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Dallas Zoo’s baby giraffe dies

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A 4-day-old Kipenzi stands with its mother in the maternity stall at the Dallas Zoo on April 14, 2015. Kipenzi died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, after an accident in an enclosure at the zoo, officials announced.
A 4-day-old Kipenzi stands with its mother in the maternity stall at the Dallas Zoo on April 14, 2015. Kipenzi died Tuesday, July 28, 2015, after an accident in an enclosure at the zoo, officials announced. Cathy Burkey Dallas Zoo via AP
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The baby giraffe born at the Dallas Zoo in April as people around the world watched online died Tuesday evening after an accident in its enclosure.

“This is a huge loss for our giraffe herd, our staff and our guests,” zoo president and CEO Gregg Hudson said in a written statement. “We’re crushed, and everyone here is in mourning.”

For those interested in donating in Kepenzi's memory, the Dallas Zoo recommends The Giraffe Conservation Foundation.

Watch Dallas Zoo video posted in May of Kipenzi exploring her habitat for the first time.

 Full report at WFAA.com

This story was originally published July 28, 2015 at 10:15 PM with the headline "Dallas Zoo’s baby giraffe dies."

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