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Tragic Death of Toronto Zoo's Masai Giraffe Kiko

1/3/2026

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Kiko, a Masai giraffe at the Toronto Zoo, died on January 1, 2026 after becoming caught in an opening door.
The zoo said Kiko was exploring a new area, panicked, and sustained fatal injuries due to his anatomy.
The Toronto Zoo has sent Kiko's body for a postmortem and is conducting an investigation, while Masai giraffes remain endangered with a population just over 43,000.

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Kiko, a Masai giraffe at the Toronto Zoo, died on January 1, 2026 after becoming caught in an opening door.
The zoo said Kiko was exploring a new area, panicked, and sustained fatal injuries due to his anatomy.
The Toronto Zoo has sent Kiko's body for a postmortem and is conducting an investigation, while Masai giraffes remain endangered with a population just over 43,000.