Ronnie the Giraffe: Tributes paid after Giraffe who 'brought joy' to Edinburgh Zoo dies
Ronnie died following a short illness.
A giraffe who brought ‘joy’ to Edinburgh Zoo has died.
Edinburgh Zoo confirmed on Tuesday that their popular eight-year-old giraffe Ronnie has died following a short illness.
Ronnie was a Nubian giraffe who arrived at the zoo from Woburn Safari Park in 2021.
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A statement from Edinburgh Zoo said that the giraffe ‘will be greatly missed’.
It read: “We are sad to share the news that Ronnie the Nubian giraffe has passed away at the age of eight following a short illness.
“Ronnie joined the zoo from Woburn Safari Park in 2021 and was a wonderful ambassador for his wild relatives and brought joy to us all, especially his keepers.”
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