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Oklahoma City Zoo Euthanizes Beloved Giraffe Azizi

5/30/2025

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In a heartbreaking decision, the Oklahoma City Zoo euthanized Azizi, a beloved one-and-a-half-year-old giraffe, due to a severe and irreversible deformity in her hind legs. This condition hindered her growth and quality of life. Named "precious" in Swahili, Azizi was born on October 10, 2021, leaving a lasting impact on her caretakers and visitors alike.

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In a heartbreaking decision, the Oklahoma City Zoo euthanized Azizi, a beloved one-and-a-half-year-old giraffe, due to a severe and irreversible deformity in her hind legs. This condition hindered her growth and quality of life. Named "precious" in Swahili, Azizi was born on October 10, 2021, leaving a lasting impact on her caretakers and visitors alike.