Dallas Zoo Euthanizes 15-Year-Old Giraffe Ferrell Following Fall-Related Injuries

The Dallas Zoo had to make the difficult decision to euthanize a 15-year-old giraffe named Ferrell after he suffered an irreparable jaw injury from an unexpected fall. Despite efforts to treat him, including a surgical consult, the injury was too severe, with complications that would have severely limited his ability to eat and impacted his quality of life. This incident has deeply affected the zoo community, as Ferrell was a beloved animal who had previously overcome a jaw injury 13 years ago.