Baby news! At 3 p.m. yesterday afternoon, the Houston Zoo welcomed a baby okapi to the world. Mom Sukari (13) delivered the calf in the okapi yard, and within the hour, the calf stood with help from mom. The calf’s gender has not been identified. Read more: bit.ly/3eMflyv | Houston Zoo

BABY OKAPI CUTENESS: Two-month-old Malamu recently took her first steps into the okapi yard! This little explorer kicked up her heels and wandered around the habitat, taking in all the new sights and sounds. Guests may catch a quick glimpse of her, but we don't have a set schedule for when she'll be out - we'll let her and mom Maziwa's comfort level dictate that. Help us continue to provide top-notch care for Malamu by making a tax-deductible gift to the Dallas Zoo today: bit.ly/4b6zFbH | Dallas

A rare baby Okapi - also known as a 'zebra giraffe' - has been born at Chester Zoo, and she's enjoying finding her feet on her first venture outside 😍 | Proper Manchester

Okapis are extremely elusive animals, making this video footage of an okapi foraging in the Democratic Republic of Congo incredibly rare. Thanks to Okapi Conservation Project for sharing this footage! | Wildlife Conservation Network

Recently captured by our camera traps deep in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve, this footage shows an okapi moving freely through its undisturbed rainforest home—a testament to the power of conservation. Protecting these forests means protecting the okapi and countless other species that depend on them. | Okapi Conservation Project