Over the past year, accommodations were made and treatments performed, including yard substrate changes, installation of a state-of-the-art padded barn flooring system, coupled with farrier work, dietary and medical changes. We credit and thank the outstanding collective care provided by the park’s veterinarians and animal care team with keeping April happy and healthy during her more than five year stay at Animal Adventure.īoth teams have made every possible effort to keep her comfortable and prolong her life while managing her condition. While her hoofprints in her yard will erode in time, the imprint she has made on the hearts of people around the world will never fade.Īt the celebrated age of 20 years old, April was in her golden years, with the captive management life expectancy averaging 20-25 years, far greater than the average lifespan of 10-15 years in the wild. Since then, April has been one of the world’s most famous animals, and in turn, has made a profound impact on giraffe conservation, education and appreciation. We grieve with her many fans, near and far, as we say goodbye to the giraffe that can be credited with making a foothold for giraffe and giraffe conservation awareness in the 21st century.Īpril the Giraffe became a viral sensation and household name in 2017, winning admirers around the globe as the world watched her labor and delivery with bated breath via a YouTube live stream. Euthanasia was carried out at April’s home in Harpursville this morning, due to her worsening arthritis, in accordance with the recommendations of her veterinary team. Our staff works hard each day to provide all of the animals’ basic needs.“It is with the heaviest of hearts that Animal Adventure Park announces the tremendous loss of our beloved April the Giraffe. Some animals get dropped off with little to no notice at all, and we do the best we can to provide a home for them. If you have any questions, our friendly staff is more than happy to answer them. We understand that not everything is perfect and we are always making upgrades. Come visit the rescue zoo to see and learn about all of these amazing animals! Throughout the year, we travel to many schools, libraries, colleges, and other functions. We also present at birthday parties and in the classroom. Together, Ed and Brenda formed Animal Adventures with the mission to provide a home to unwanted and unable to be cared for animals, while educating the public about these animals. Brenda owned a pet store in Malden, MA for many years with her sister Robin. Ed has even been listed as one of the world’s top 20 herpetologists. Ed has worked with exotics since his youth, and over the years gained his PhD in Zoology. Click here to Learn more about donateDonateĪnimal Adventures is an exotic animal rescue founded by Ed and Brenda Laquidara in 1997, but the journey began long before that.Click here to Learn more about contact usContact Us.Click here to Learn more about sponsor an exhibitSponsor An Exhibit.
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