Paddy died despite several days of intensive treatment
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A Devon zoo has announced it is to have a commemorative plaque and tree for three giraffes who died as a result of a fire last month.
An electrical fault at Paignton Zoo started the fire in which mother Kizi and her six-day-old calf died. Calf father Paddy died a few days later.
The zoo has received £5,500 in donations since their deaths.
Bosses said they had been overwhelmed with condolence cards and said a memorial tree will also be planted.
Paddy, the adult male giraffe, survived for several days after the fire before succumbing to injuries sustained as a result of smoke inhalation.
A working party set up to decide how to spend the cash decided to plant the tree with the plaque close to the giraffe paddock.
Any remaining money will go towards transporting new giraffes to the zoo.
It is likely to cost £4,000 to £5,000 per animal to bring in replacements.
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