Overview
- Sedema confirmed late Saturday that Fortunata died at 36 years and five months, making her the oldest giraffe recorded in Mexico City and one of the oldest known globally.
- Officials said her longevity reflected continuous professional care from veterinarians, nutritionists and zookeepers who adapted her diet and medical attention as she aged.
- Fortunata lived in Chapultepec for more than three decades, was mother to at least 10 calves and became grandmother to multiple generations that remain in the center’s herd.
- Public communications from Sedema, including a tweet and an official statement, thanked staff who cared for her and framed her life as a contribution to the center’s conservation work.
- Her death closes a long chapter for Chapultepec’s giraffe group, which sources report currently includes 11 animals and retains direct descendants such as her daughter Keyla and granddaughter Jirafifita.