Mac, a Masai giraffe and fan favorite at Racine Zoo, has died

From JSOnline:

Drake Bentley

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

A Masai giraffe at the Racine Zoo died following age-related health issues, according to a news release from the zoo.

"Racine Zoo is profoundly saddened to announce the passing of Mac, the Masai giraffe," the release states.

"Mac arrived at the Racine Zoo in 2008 and spent his last sixteen years charming guests. Having celebrated his 19th birthday this past August, Mac surpassed the average life expectancy of male Masai giraffes."

The news follows the passing of one of the zoo's longest residents — Yule, a male white-handed gibbon — on Oct. 22.

Mac was also a fan favorite at the zoo. His death is the result of a variety of age-related health issues, including arthritis, which is very common in older male giraffe, according to the zoo. Zoo veterinary and animal care staff humanely euthanized Mac on Tuesday.

From: https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/2024/11/07/mac-a-masai-giraffe-and-fan-favorite-at-racine-zoo-has-died/76121121007/