Animal Adventure Park announces death of giraffe

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The Animal Adventure Park has announced that one of their giraffes has died.

Veterinarians at the Harpursville zoo said Johari the giraffe passed away after a suspected acute cardiac event.

The 20-year-old female giraffe had previously received good health reports after monthly exams.

The zoo said the average life expectancy for giraffes in human care is 20 to 25 years.