Texas giraffe named Gracie found after wanderingfound after wandering off ranch
A giraffe named Gracie was found in Texas on Friday after escaping a private ranch and wandering off for about two weeks. The animal was discovered about four miles south of the ranch following an aerial search by Jones and an aviation company.
This low-stress recovery matters because it ended a public soap act that sparked jokes and memes across social media.
- Texas ranchers have historically kept exotic animals like giraffes on private game reserves for entertainment and tourism.
- The Hill Country region of Texas is home to numerous private animal parks that occasionally house species not native to the United States.
- Giraffes are capable of traveling significant distances when they wander, often following natural water sources or vegetation patterns.
