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The zoo announced today on social media that Audrey the Masai Giraffe's calf was stillborn:

"The Santa Barbara Zoo is deeply saddened to share that Audrey, our 14-year-old female Masai giraffe, lost her calf late last night during childbirth.

Audrey went into labor around 5:15pm while outside in the giraffe habitat. Animal Care and Health staff jumped into action immediately to bring her into the barn and prepare for delivery. She was in labor for six and a half hours and had keeper and veterinary staff present to support her throughout the entire process. After a prolonged labor, staff could see that the calf was not moving and it became clear that it was stillborn. Audrey was given time with her calf and then walked away under her own accord. She was able to see the rest of the herd within an hour. She started eating and drinking around that time as well, which was a great sign for her continued health.

Our entire Zoo community will undoubtedly be heartbroken by this news. Unfortunately there are risks with any birth and there is always the possibility of a negative outcome. In this case, there was nothing that could have been done to save the calf. In fact, trying to intervene in the birth of such a large animal would pose an even bigger risk to Audrey.

Audrey will be back out in the habitat later today since it is important for her to remain social and active. Animal Care and Health staff will manage any pain she might be showing after the birth with anti-inflammatories and pain medication. While our Zoo family will understandably be saddened by this outcome, it’s imperative that her caretakers shift quickly into taking care of Audrey going forward.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the keeper and veterinary staff who were with Audrey late into the night. They have given extraordinary care throughout Audrey’s pregnancy and last night’s heartbreaking events were no different. As always, our staff will continue to support each other and our animals through a difficult time."
 
Elena said:
The zoo announced today on social media that Audrey the Masai Giraffe's calf was stillborn:

"The Santa Barbara Zoo is deeply saddened to share that Audrey, our 14-year-old female Masai giraffe, lost her calf late last night during childbirth.

Audrey went into labor around 5:15pm while outside in the giraffe habitat. Animal Care and Health staff jumped into action immediately to bring her into the barn and prepare for delivery. She was in labor for six and a half hours and had keeper and veterinary staff present to support her throughout the entire process. After a prolonged labor, staff could see that the calf was not moving and it became clear that it was stillborn. Audrey was given time with her calf and then walked away under her own accord. She was able to see the rest of the herd within an hour. She started eating and drinking around that time as well, which was a great sign for her continued health.

Our entire Zoo community will undoubtedly be heartbroken by this news. Unfortunately there are risks with any birth and there is always the possibility of a negative outcome. In this case, there was nothing that could have been done to save the calf. In fact, trying to intervene in the birth of such a large animal would pose an even bigger risk to Audrey.

Audrey will be back out in the habitat later today since it is important for her to remain social and active. Animal Care and Health staff will manage any pain she might be showing after the birth with anti-inflammatories and pain medication. While our Zoo family will understandably be saddened by this outcome, it’s imperative that her caretakers shift quickly into taking care of Audrey going forward.

We would like to extend a special thank you to the keeper and veterinary staff who were with Audrey late into the night. They have given extraordinary care throughout Audrey’s pregnancy and last night’s heartbreaking events were no different. As always, our staff will continue to support each other and our animals through a difficult time."
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Extremely unfortunate especially considering her last calf was euthanized soon after birth.
 
On October 16th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) common raven named Merlin is now on exhibit next to the white-cheeked gibbons.

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*Misc News: On October 5th, the zoo shared the news that longtime philanthropist Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree passed away on October 3rd.
 
Smaggledagle said:
On October 16th, the zoo announced that their (0.1) common raven named Merlin is now on exhibit next to the white-cheeked gibbons.

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*Misc News: On October 5th, the zoo shared the news that longtime philanthropist Lady Leslie Ridley-Tree passed away on October 3rd.
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Merlin is in the exhibit previously occupied by the male Malayan/Bornean crested fireback pheasant across from the white-handed gibbons per my visit yesterday. I confirmed with a keeper that the male fireback pheasant is currently in an off exhibit area at the zoo. The female remains in the Wings of Asia walk through aviary.
 
Today during my visit I noticed 2 new capybaras on exhibit - a brother and sister who are about 6 months old. I forgot to ask which zoo they came from, but I'd imagine they'll include the information when they formally announce their arrival. The plan per the keeper is for them to eventually be on exhibit with Poppy, their other capybara, as she's been by herself since her sister Pearl passed away.
 
Elena said:
Today during my visit I noticed 2 new capybaras on exhibit - a brother and sister who are about 6 months old. I forgot to ask which zoo they came from, but I'd imagine they'll include the information when they formally announce their arrival. The plan per the keeper is for them to eventually be on exhibit with Poppy, their other capybara, as she's been by herself since her sister Pearl passed away.
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On February 10th, the zoo formally announced the pair as (1.1) named Antonio and Mirabel.

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