Cheyenne Mountain Zoo euthanizes giraffe due to decline in health
Incident Date:
10/08/2026
Location:
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Facility Name:
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Giraffe
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announced it had to euthanize Amani, a 26-year-old female reticulated giraffe, on Wednesday.
Zoo officials say Amani experienced a quick decline in her health due to age-related issues. They say her care team made the decision to euthanize her.
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