In his advanced age, zoo officials say they regularly treat Rafiki for arthritis, including laser therapy, and acupuncture and chiropractic treatments.
Earlier this month, the Ellen Trout Zoo in Lufkin, Texas announced the death of a giraffe named Twiga who lived to be 31 years, 9 months, and 7 days old. Zoo officials claimed that Twiga held the record for the oldest living giraffe under human care.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
Brevard Zoo’s Rafiki the giraffe is celebrating his 25th birthday on Wednesday.
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