A giraffe at the Racine Zoo has died after falling Thursday afternoon. The Racine Zoo says Jabari the Masai Giraffe, who had been at the zoo since October 2017, suffered a fall in his holding area and was unable to lift himself to stand again.

The Racine Zoo has announced the death of Jabari, the Masai Giraffe. Jabari suffered a fall in his holding area and was unable to lift himself to stand again. The Racine Zoo will be closed to the public on Friday,

RACINE, Wis. — The Racine Zoo is closed Friday, Jan. 17, to honor the loss of Jabari, a Masai giraffe and fan favorite. The zoo announced Jabari’s death in a press release Thursday, explaining that he suffered a fall in his holding area and was unable to stand despite efforts by staff, specialists, and the Racine and Milwaukee fire departments.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium is mourning the loss of a beloved giraffe. The zoo said its 17-year-old female Masai giraffe, Sox, was humanely euthanized on Friday.