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Giraffe born at Greenville Zoo dies in tragic accident
Kiko's fatal injury occurred during routine habitat access amid specialized hoof care; fewer than 43,000 Masai giraffes remain, the zoo said.
- On New Year's Day, Kiko, a 13-year-old male Masai giraffe, was killed after getting caught in a behind-the-scenes habitat door, the Toronto Zoo announced on Jan. 2, 2026.
- Kiko was being given access to an additional behind-the-scenes area on Thursday and became caught while exploring the space; staff immediately responded but he panicked and sustained fatal injuries.
- The zoo sent Kiko's body to the University of Guelph for a full postmortem, and its Health and Safety Services team opened an investigation after the giraffe's tragic death.
- With a third calf due in early 2026, Kiko's death is a direct blow to the zoo's breeding efforts, and the Toronto Zoo called the loss especially heartbreaking and pledged to share findings.
- Against broader conservation challenges, the zoo noted that Masai giraffes have fallen to just over 43,000 and were listed as endangered in 2018 by the IUCN.
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Toronto Zoo’s 13-year-old giraffe dies after being caught in ‘tragic incident’
The Toronto Zoo says Kiko, a 13-year-old Masai giraffe, died after becoming caught in an opening door while being moved within his behind-the-scenes habitat.
·Toronto, Canada
Read Full ArticleGiraffe born at Greenville Zoo dies in tragic accident
GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) - The Greenville Zoo announced that Kiko, the first giraffe born at the zoo, has died due to a freak accident at the Toronto Zoo. On January 1, officials said Kiko was given access to an additional area of his behind-the-scenes habitat and was caught in an opening door. As a result, [...]
·Charleston, United States
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