COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is mourning the loss of a longtime resident. The Colorado Springs zoo said Mashama, a 15-year-old male giraffe, died early Sunday. "He experienced ...

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo said its giraffe, Mashama, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday morning.

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo lost one of its gentle giants over the weekend. The zoo’s 15-year-old male giraffe, Mashama, died “somewhat unexpectedly” around 1 a.m. on Sunday, according to a news release ...