Tulsa Zoo Announces Passing Of Newborn Giraffe

Thursday, the Tulsa Zoo announced the passing of a newborn giraffe.

Thursday, September 11th 2014, 11:32 pm

By: News On 6


Thursday, the Tulsa Zoo announced the passing of a newborn giraffe.

According to their Facebook page, Lexi, a seven-year-old Rothschild giraffe gave birth around 5 p.m. Thursday.

They said the calf was born weak and while their animal health and animal care staff worked to perform life-saving measures, the calf was unable to survive.

The calf is the fourth giraffe to pass in the last five years at the Tulsa Zoo; the calf's father, Samburu passed away last year.

The Tulsa Zoo invited guest to share encouraging words on their Facebook page or at info@tulsazoo.org

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