Binder Park Zoo mourns death of giraffe Makena

Binder Park Zoo says 21-year-old giraffe Makena died last Thursday.

Makena was euthanized after she fell.

Giraffes generally live between 15 to 25 years.

Makena was not on exhibit last year due to treatments she was undergoing for arthritis.

She was considered the matriarch of the herd.

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