Zeeyore and Herbie, another zebra foal born to a different mother, had been announced as the first zebra foals to be born at the zoo in 30 years.
Giraffe Mdomo died last Friday following a general anaesthetic the week before.
Giraffe Mdomo, 12, passed away last Friday. Photo / Supplied
She was transferred from Auckland Zoo to Orana Wildlife Park in 2016.
Mdomo had developed a lump on her right cheek which the team at Orana “suspected to be a feed impaction resulting from an underlying dental issue”, according to a media release.
The procedure on Mdomo involved a team of four vets and 20 zoo staff members, with a full clinical examination, blood sampling, radiographs and oral inspections taking place.
No definitive cause for the lump could be identified.
Despite initially recovering well from the procedure, the giraffe’s condition declined two days after the procedure.
Mdomo’s condition declined over the following days and the decision was taken to euthanise her on Friday, August 22.
Orana Wildlife Park said: “The Orana team, and especially those who worked closely with her, were deeply connected to Mdomo, and are reeling from the loss of this beautiful animal; it will take time to process her passing.”