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Originally published September 21, 2007 at 12:00 AM | Page modified September 21, 2007 at 2:09 AM

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Woodland Park Zoo euthanizes giraffe that "brought joy"

An elderly female giraffe at Woodland Park Zoo has died, the zoo announced Thursday. The 25-year-old giraffe, named Sukari, suffered from...

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An elderly female giraffe at Woodland Park Zoo has died, the zoo announced Thursday.

The 25-year-old giraffe, named Sukari, suffered from several age-related conditions and was euthanized, according to a zoo news release.

Sukari arrived here from a Dallas zoo in 1982 when she was less than a year old.

She had four offspring, which are all living at other zoos.

"As animals reach the end of their life expectancies, we try to prepare for their passing. But it is still sad losing a geriatric animal, especially one that has lived virtually her entire life with us," said Woodland Park Zoo General Curator Nancy Hawkes. "She was an iconic animal who brought joy and inspiration to our many visitors and school groups. ... She will be missed."

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