Phoenix mourns loss of beloved giraffe

PHOENIX - The Phoenix Zoo is mourning the loss of one of their family members after Makope the giraffe passed away Thursday.According to the zoo. Makope was born at the zoo's Savanna exhibit 14.5 years. Zoo officials said through her mischievous yet outgoing personality, the giraffe quickly became a favorite at the Phoenix zoo."She was a mainstay at our giraffe deck and a favorite among many for her penchant for reaching trees just outside the exhibit to munch on, being inquisitive about her sur