Giraffe at Brevard Zoo Euthanized due to Mobility Issues
Incident Date:
09/05/2025
Location:
Melbourne, FL - USA
Facility Name:
Brevard Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Giraffe
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
MELBOURNE, FL – A longtime, treasured Brevard Zoo matriarch has been euthanized due to ongoing age-related mobility issues.
The decision was recently made regarding Milenna’s care, according to a statement from the Brevard Zoo. Animal care officials had spent the last several years working to keep Milenna comfortable throughout her health issues, including giving her “shoes” for support.
She was 23.
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