Tweet the Giraffe From “The Zookeeper” Dies Days After Filming
Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, September 16th, 2009 in Animal Issues, Film & TV.
A giraffe that took part in filming the comedy The Zookeeper has died just days after wrapping up its final shoot.
Tweet, an 18-year old male giraffe that had also been on the sets of Ace Ventura, Evan Almighty, and Toys R Us ads, collapsed while being fed in his pen last week.
Giraffes can live well into their late 20s.
“It’s an outrage,” said Lisa Wathne, a spokeswoman for PETA. “I don’t think anyone should be surprised.”
PETA had sent a letter to several stars of the film, urging the show to use animation and special effects versus bringing in animals from a supply company, Birds and Animals Unlimited, that had known USDA violations.
This comedy doesn’t have a happy ending at all.
via bostonherald.com
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