Sad news from the safari this morning (Thursday) about the death of Denisa, the 31-year-old giraffe, who was one of the oldest giraffes in the world.
Denisa came to the safari in Ramat Gan from the Netherlands when she was two years old and since then she has managed to give birth to 7 males and 3 females, and was even the grandmother of 4-year-old giraffe Daddy Dadon and other grandchildren scattered around the world.
Giraffe Denisa on his 30th birthday (Photo: courtesy of the safari)Recently a new breed of miniature giraffes was discovered This is what they look like
Giraffes live in the wild for about 20 years and until some time ago the age of 28 was considered the pinnacle of their lives in zoos. Denisa, as mentioned, died at the age of 31 and was one of the oldest giraffes in the world, with her birthdays always marked with lots of treats adorned with fresh hibiscus flowers. And with that not enough, on her 30th birthday came to the confectioner Tomer Umansky who prepared a special and invested cake for her, and the caregivers always kept special celebrations and tithes throughout the year that undoubtedly made her life richer, more exciting and healthier.
Guy Kfir, director of the Elephants and Giraffes Department at Safari, said this morning: “I am very sad, Denisa has been an integral part of my life and the care of the ward caregivers. We prepare ourselves for this and talk about the issue a lot between us. ” Kfir later added: “In my role I encounter death very much, during the years of care, and it is an integral part of being a wildlife caregiver. I take solace in the fact that Denisa has returned to a good life, living a good life surrounded by her large family.” It was also reported that Denisa received endless love from her therapists, from all the safari staff and from the visitors who knew and loved her. According to the report, Denisa was found dead during the night, in her heated and suffering home. “It is very sad to imagine the yard and the safari in general without it,” Kfir concluded.