Photos: Oldest giraffe at Reid Park Zoo dies at age 32
- Rick Wiley, Arizona Daily Star
Rick Wiley
Photo editor
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Denver, the oldest giraffe in Reid Park Zoo history, was humanely euthanized on Thursday, September 23 due to declining health. At 32-years-old, Denver was the second oldest giraffe in her Species Survival Plan. The normal life expectancy is for the species is 20 years.
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UpdatedRick Wiley
Photo editor
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Reid Park Zoo giraffe Denver was euthanized at age 32, exceeding her median life expectancy by 12 years.
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