RIP Toys R Us Giraffe

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BOSTON — A giraffe that starred in a series of TV commercials for Toys R Us and appeared in Jim Carrey's movie "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" has died at a Boston zoo.

American Humane, an animal welfare group that oversees animal treatment on movie sets, said Tweet the giraffe died Friday at the Franklin Park Zoo where producers are filming the Kevin James movie "The Zookeeper."

The 18-year-old giraffe didn't belong to the zoo and had no known health problems.

Tweet collapsed in its enclosure while feeding and in the care of his trainer. Results of a necropsy are pending.

The animal welfare group, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, alleges Tweet was mistreated and has asked for an investigation. American Humane denies mistreatment.

[Mikey]

I never seen a real Giraffe on their commercials ...

Just the animated one and the guy in the suit

[toys2cool]

That sucks, so what he played Geoffry on the Toys r us commercials? I've seen the real one on those before

[TEXASFETT]

Wow I didn't even know that there was a real giraffe ever used.Just saw a suited version and animated. May he rest in piece.

[kryptosmaster]

Someone should do an autopsy on a PETA member to see if they have a brain.
Rich

[Hector]

Someone should do an autopsy on a PETA member to see if they have a brain.
Rich

Boy...do I hate PETA with a passion...and this is coming from an animal lover (especially endangered species) who has supported the World Wildlife Fund, Greenpeace, the Humane Society, local animal shelters, and volunteered at the local zoo...

They are the biggest hypocrites on Earth...don't get me started on PETA.

[kryptosmaster]

They are the biggest hypocrites on Earth...don't get me started on PETA.

Amen, brother.
Rich

[GSPUSA]

RIP for the Giraffe.

[jasonmego1277]

Poor Geoffrey ! He hardly knew thee.

[AAAAA]

it was 18 years old , it might died from a heart attack or stroke because reports were he was feeding with trainer near and just collasped.

[Seaghost24]

God Bless!