Giraffe at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium dies

A beloved giraffe from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has died.

The zoo announced Sam the Giraffe had been battling a degenerative joint disease and had to be euthanized.

He had been getting treatment, but it wasn’t helping.

Sam lived in Omaha his entire life.

He was born at the zoo in 2001, and was a visitor favorite.

 

 

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