RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Racine Zoo announced Friday, Jan. 17 that Jabari, a Masai giraffe and longtime resident, has died.

The announcement was made in a Facebook post, noting that Jabari fell in his winter holding area on Thursday morning and was unable to stand. Zoo staff worked with more than 50 animal care specialists, local fire departments and veterinarians to lift him, but they were unsuccessful.

Zoo staff said on social media that Jabari, who arrived at the zoo in Oct. 2017, was a popular attraction during giraffe feedings and educational programs.

The Racine Zoo is closed Friday to allow staff to grieve and continue caring for its residents.