Cause of death of the giraffe Orka was neither congenital heart defect, nor irresponsible attitude of the staff, but inflammation of the duodenum and small intestine caused by Escherichia coli.
The Zoo PR department emphasize that the bacteria which caused the inflammation is not contagious and poses no threat to other animals.
The authorities say that the zoo has never been closed to visitors after the death of giraffe Orka.
Orka died on January 23 at 9am. The animal was one of the favorites at the zoo and had only 3 and half years.
ZOO Skopje will not remain without giraffe because recently three new giraffes have arrived, with assistance and donation of Foundation Ilija Kamcev.
The giraffe Orka was donated by ORKA Holding Skopje.