The Denver Zoo is 'heartbroken' after Kipele the giraffe died. The 29-year-old animal was one of the oldest giraffes in captivity
Zoo officials tweeted that they were"heartbroken to share that Kipele, our giraffe, was humanely euthanized after an acute decline in her health."
The 29-year-old giraffe was born at the Denver Zoo on Aug. 16, 1993. She was one of the oldest giraffes in captivity, zoo officials said. Officials said they will be closely monitoring the zoo's younger giraffes to ensure they are healthy and thriving.
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