Giraffe lifting toddler incident at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

A giraffe at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center in Texas lifted a 2-year-old girl from the back of a pickup truck while she was trying to feed it. The girl was unharmed in the incident.

Euthanization of Giraffe Chioke at Great Plains Zoo

An 18-year-old giraffe named Chioke at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota was euthanized due to a severe fracture in his front left foot, despite efforts to treat him. He was remembered for his playfulness and interaction with keepers and guests.