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The zoo said he was surrounded by some of the animal care staff who have cared for him and loved him over the years.

One of five of the original giraffes to be on habitat when Expedition Africa opened at the Brevard Zoo has died, according to a news release.

Rafiki, a beloved giraffe at the Brevard Zoo, has died.

Rafiki was humanely euthanized on Sunday "following ongoing age-related medical issues," per the Brevard Zoo

Rafiki the giraffe was one of the Brevard Zoo’s original giraffes in its Expedition Africa habitat. He was 25 and fathered numerous calves during his time at the zoo.

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