Rafiki "has a lowered waist, which makes her legs seem short," says Kadish. "Her feet are in shoes that are built up like platform shoes," only with the platforms rising above the feet.

Rafiki — a 25-year-old giraffe — was humanely euthanized on Sunday "following ongoing age-related medical issues" at the Brevard Zoo, officials announced on the zoo's website Tuesday.

The Brevard Zoo's iconic giraffe, Rafiki, has been euthanized after experiencing a series of medical problems, the Viera zoo announced Tuesday. "We’re heartbroken," the zoo's senior ...

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There's a hidden corner of Disney's Animal Kingdom you can't get to by foot. You need to take a train to get to Rafiki's Planet Watch, but it's well worth the detour for several unique ...