Obituaries

Dallas Zoo Mourns Loss Of Another Giraffe; 19-Year-Old Auggie Died Of Age-Related Health Issues

Nineteen-year-old Auggie passed away this weekend after dealing with age-related health issues that led to liver failure, the zoo said.

October 26, 2021

The Dallas Zoo announced Monday, it’s mourning the loss of another giraffe.

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Nineteen-year-old Auggie passed away this weekend after dealing with age-related health issues that led to liver failure, the zoo said.

The zoo said he was affectionately known as “Uncle Auggie” because of how sweet and gentle he always was with new calves.

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