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Why can’t anyone find this giraffe on the loose near San Antonio?
By Stephanie Koithan at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
A giraffe named Gracie has been reported missing from a private game reserve about an hour west of San Antonio . And despite reports of her capture circulating online, as of Wednesday, she’s still on the loose. Gracie escaped nearly two weeks ago from Cedar Hollow Ranch, an exotic hunting and bree...
Key takeaway Gracie escaped nearly two weeks ago from Cedar Hollow Ranch, an exotic hunting and breeding reserve just outside of […] The post Why can’t anyone find this giraffe on the loose near San Antonio?
Why this matters in The San Antonio
The search for Gracie, the missing giraffe, raises concerns about the safety and security of exotic animal reserves in the San Antonio area. With Cedar Hollow Ranch located just outside of the city, the potential for Gracie to wander into nearby communities or interact with local wildlife is a pressing issue. As the situation continues, local residents may be wondering what measures are in place to prevent similar incidents in the future. The fact that Gracie has been on the loose for nearly two weeks also highlights the challenges of tracking and containing exotic animals in rural areas. As the search efforts unfold, it will be crucial to examine the regulations and protocols governing private game reserves in Bexar County to ensure public safety and prevent similar incidents from occurring.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A giraffe named Gracie has been reported missing from a private game reserve about an hour west of San Antonio. And despite reports of her capture circulating online, as of Wednesday, she’s still on the loose. Gracie escaped nearly two weeks ago from Cedar Hollow Ranch, an exotic hunting and bree...
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