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ABQ BioPark holding 30th birthday bash for June the giraffe

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A giraffee at the Albuquerque BioPark is about to turn 30 years old and the BioPark has a big birthday bash planned. June is the oldest reticulated giraffe at the zoo and her 30th birthday is significant because the median age for a female of her species is around 20 years. In […] The Albuquerque BioPark is celebrating the 30th birthday of June the giraffe, who is the oldest reticulated giraffe at the zoo and is believed to be the fifth oldest female reticulate giraffe in North America. The BioPark will host a celebration on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with all of her herd mates expected to be present. This birthday is significant as the median age for a female of her species is around 20 years.

ABQ BioPark holding 30th birthday bash for June the giraffe

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – A giraffee at the Albuquerque BioPark is about to turn 30 years old and the BioPark has a big birthday bash planned. June is the oldest reticulated giraffe at the zoo and her 30th birthday is significant because the median age for a female of her species is around 20 years. In fact, it’s believed June is the fifth oldest female reticulated giraffe in North America.

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To celebrate her big day, the BioPark will host a celebration on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All of her herd mates will be in attendance as well.

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