Giraffe and zebra foal die at Orana Wildlife Park

Tuesday 26 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Tue 26 Aug 2025, 5:14pm

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A 12-year-old giraffe named Mdomo and a five-month-old zebra foal named Zeeyore have died at Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park. Mdomo passed away on Friday after her condition deteriorated following a procedure involving general anaesthetic. Staff expressed they are heartbroken by the losses.

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1. Otago Daily TimesTue 26 Aug 2025, 3:57pm

   'Heartbroken': Giraffe and zebra foal die at Orana Park (opens in new tab)

2. StuffTue 26 Aug 2025, 4:07pm

   Giraffe and zebra foal die at Orana Park in Christchurch (opens in new tab)

3. The PressTue 26 Aug 2025, 4:25pm

   Orana Park staff ‘heartbroken’ after animal deaths (opens in new tab)

4. RNZTue 26 Aug 2025, 5:14pm

   Orana Wildlife Park staff devastated after death of giraffe and zebra foal (opens in new tab)