In a somber announcement from the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, officials revealed the decision to humanely euthanize Spock, a female reticulated giraffe. At 22 years old, Spock, considered a ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Staff at the Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens humanely euthanized Spock, the zoo's 22-year-old giraffe Monday. Spock was a descendent of the first giraffe to live at the zoo, making her ...
At 22 years old, Spock, considered a geriatric giraffe, had been under vigilant care from her dedicated Animal Care team, grappling with age-related challenges, notably advanced arthritis. The ...