Exotic Incident #2923

Incident Date:
04/13/2017
Location:
Boise, ID - USA
Facility Name:
Zoo Boise
Facility Type:
Accredited AZA Facility (AZA)
Incident Category:
Animal Death (AD)
Species:
Other
Animal:
Giraffe
Animal disposition:
Dead

Summary:

Julius Longfellow, an 11-year-old giraffe, was euthanized after he was found lying on the ground in pain. They determined that he had fallen and could not get back up.

Action take by Born Free USA:

Notes:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/state/idaho/article144409229.html