Giraffe dies from anaesthesia complications at Hamilton Zoo

Thursday 20 March 2025 · 5 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 20 Mar 2025, 3:16pm

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Dume, a 19-year-old giraffe at Hamilton Zoo, has died following complications from anaesthesia. The animal was undergoing a routine health check to treat hoof disease when the death occurred. Zoo officials described the giraffe as one of their oldest residents.

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1. StuffThu 20 Mar 2025, 2:00pm

   Giraffe dies from anaesthesia complications at Hamilton Zoo (opens in new tab)

2. Waikato TimesThu 20 Mar 2025, 2:54pm

   Giraffe dies at Hamilton Zoo during health check (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldThu 20 Mar 2025, 3:16pm

   Hamilton Zoo giraffe dies during routine health check (opens in new tab)

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