Beloved Giraffe at Cape May County Zoo Has Died

Aziza was beautiful.  She was the female giraffe at the Cape May County Zoo.  Sadly, she has passed away.

The Cape May County Zoo said in a statement released today that Aziza 'passed peacefully' of a degenerative heart condition.

Here are some fun facts about Aziza The Giraffe:

• Aziza was one month shy of 20 years old
• She a beloved resident of the Cape May County Zoo since 1995
• She came from the Pittsburgh zoo as a 6 month old calf
• During her time here Aziza delivered three calves of her own, the latest being ‘Mae’ back in March 2014
• Aziza arrived at the zoo almost 20 years ago and was one of the first inhabitants of the “Savannah” exhibit

We'll miss you Aziza!