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Topeka Zoo mourns the loss of Liz the Giraffe

TOPEKA (KSNT) – The Topeka Zoo is mourning the loss of one of its animals.

According to a Facebook post from the zoo, Liz the giraffe passed away Saturday night at approximately 10:00 p.m. Named after Elizabeth Stratton, a Topeka Philanthropist, Liz was born on August 21, 2018, at the Topeka Zoo and Conservation Center. Her birth captured the attention of over 1,300 viewers on a live YouTube video.

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It is unknown at this time what caused Liz’s death. The zoo is currently gathering more information as it waits for pending test results. In the meantime, the Giraffe & Friends building will be closed to the public for the remainder of the day.

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If you would like to drop off a card for the zoo staff, you can do so by bringing it to the zoo’s gift shop.

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