Reid Park Zoo mourns loss of 15-year-old giraffe Jasiri
Incident Date:
10/22/2026
Location:
Tucson, AZ - USA
Facility Name:
Reid Park Zoo
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Giraffe
Animal disposition:
Dead
Summary:
TUCSON, AZ – Reid Park Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its beloved giraffes after the animal was euthanized following a battle with pneumonia and other health complications.
Jasiri, a 15-year-old male reticulated giraffe, was euthanized after his condition rapidly deteriorated despite emergency treatment, according to zoo officials. The giraffe had been experiencing declining health for several months.
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