North American AZA Generic Giraffe Population

[Nile Hippo Expert]

El Paso Zoo has lost AZA-accreditation, so the AZA population is down 2.1 animals for now.
El Paso Zoo loses accreditation, possibly impacting future funding

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

Abilene Zoo announced that 0.1 Punk passed away yesterday aged 25 years.
Beloved Abilene Zoo giraffe Punk dies at 25 | myfoxzone.com

 

[Jaxton]

The Hattiesburg Zoo has received AZA accreditation, thus the population has grown by (0.3):

• 0.1 Sue Ellen (? x ?) 01/01/2003 at ?
• 0.1 Alberta (George x Sue Ellen) 04/06/2020 at Freeport-McMoran Audubon Species Survival Center
• 0.1 Grace (George x Kippi Longstocking) 01/11/2021 at Freeport-McMoran Audubon Species Survival Center

Hattiesburg Zoo

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

Does anyone have a death date for the bull "Mawimbi" at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo?

 

[avidzoogoer]

Does anyone have a death date for the bull "Mawimbi" at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo?

06/07/2013

 

[E Maximus]

0.1 calf born at Maryland zoo to 0.1 Kipipeo. The calf was a suprise meaning the sire is from Gladys. Crazy, because she’s not even 4 yet(a few days away)! With a 13-15month gestation she would have been potentially barely 2 years old when she conceived! A Spring Surprise: Maryland Zoo's Newest Giraffe Gives Birth to Calf | The Maryland Zoo

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

0.1 calf born at Maryland zoo to 0.1 Kipipeo. The calf was a suprise meaning the sire is from Gladys. Crazy, because she’s not even 4 yet(a few days away)! With a 13-15month gestation she would have been potentially barely 2 years old when she conceived! A Spring Surprise: Maryland Zoo's Newest Giraffe Gives Birth to Calf | The Maryland Zoo

Was this an inbred calf, as if I remember right the only two male giraffes at GPZ at the time of conception were Kipipeo's father and half-brother?

 

[Christopher81]

1.0 Kuzco from Freeport-McMoran Audubon Species Survival Center in Louisiana has moved to the Chattanooga Zoo in Tennessee.

Blog | Chattanooga Zoo

 

[Jaxton]

1.0 Mahali at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was euthanized last Thursday following an age-related health decline.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo says goodbye to ‘legendary giraffe,’ Mahali

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

1.0 Mahali at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo was euthanized last Thursday following an age-related health decline.

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo says goodbye to ‘legendary giraffe,’ Mahali

Sad to hear, he was also the second-oldest male giraffe in the SSP (after Buccaneer at Albuquerque, who is four months older).

 

[USZOOfan42]

Detroit is in the process of setting up breeding, likely expect calves next spring!

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

When did Twiga (Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, born December 10th, 2000) pass away? I notice she is absent from this list and has also been removed from the zoo's website. I know she was alive as of September 2023 when they announced Msichana's passing, but her death was never announced publicly.
Featured Animals - Giraffe - CMZoo

 

[Great Argus]

When did Twiga (Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, born December 10th, 2000) pass away? I notice she is absent from this list and has also been removed from the zoo's website. I know she was alive as of September 2023 when they announced Msichana's passing, but her death was never announced publicly.
Featured Animals - Giraffe - CMZoo

Somewhere between then and Jun 2024.

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

Somewhere between then and Jun 2024.

@avidzoogoer has confirmed her passing date as April 10th, 2024.

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

(1.0) was born at the Denver Zoo to Jasiri and BB on March 7.

BABY BULLETIN: BB’s Baby Is Here! - Denver Zoo

The baby was given the name Thorn as mentioned on the zoo's Facebook page.

 

[Jaxton]

(0.1) was born at the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center on April 13 to Mananasi and Nyla.

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

 

[Jaxton]

(0.1) Clover passed away on April 19 at the Como Park Zoo after a fall.

Remembering Clover: A Cherished Member of the Como Family - Como Zoo Conservatory

 

[Smaggledagle]

(1.0) giraffe Fritz will be transferred from the Memphis Zoo in Tennessee to another unspecified facility in the future.

29K views · 1.6K reactions | Fitz had to tell his bestie Finn over at Highpoint Haven all about the exciting things happening lately! In addition to celebrating his first birthday, Fitz wanted everyone to know he’ll soon be leaving Memphis Zoo to meet some new friends. While it’s bittersweet, this move is part of a bigger mission to support the continued success of breeding and conservation efforts for reticulated giraffes. Born on April 2, 2024, “Fitz” is the tenth calf of giraffe “Niklas” and the fourth calf of “Wendy”. He quickly became a fan favorite, developing a big personality and a fanbase on social media, especially with the help of his keepers! Watching him grow up on the African Veldt has been so fun! As male giraffes mature, they begin to compete within the herd for attention from the females, so as part of the AZA’s Species Survival Plan (SSP), it’s time for Fitz to move on. The SSP is a collaborative program through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums that helps pair animals to support successful breeding. His next chapter will help ensure a healthy future for his species. Be sure to visit the Veldt and say goodbye to Fitz before he embarks on his exciting new adventure! #memphiszoo #fitzthegiraffe #giraffe #love #animals #giraffes | Memphis Zoo

 

[Jaxton]

(1.0) Marjani at the Caldwell Zoo was euthanized after developing a hoof infection that did not respond to treatment.

Caldwell Zoo mourns loss of its giraffe | cbs19.tv

 

[Nile Hippo Expert]

0.1 calf born at Maryland zoo to 0.1 Kipipeo. The calf was a suprise meaning the sire is from Gladys. Crazy, because she’s not even 4 yet(a few days away)! With a 13-15month gestation she would have been potentially barely 2 years old when she conceived! A Spring Surprise: Maryland Zoo's Newest Giraffe Gives Birth to Calf | The Maryland Zoo

The calf was named "Titali".
Maryland zoo names its new born giraffe after mother surprisingly gave birth | ABC27