Often referred to as the “forest giraffe,” the okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is one of the world’s most elusive animals, found exclusively in the dense rainforests of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) ...

April 23, 2025 — Josh brings us to the Zoo this morning to meet the Okapi he is lucky to have at Potawatomi Zoo, acting as part of a successful breeding program for the illusive cousin of the giraffe.

The Sacramento Zoo held the grand opening for its new exhibit Friday, featuring two new residents that look like a cross between a zebra and some sort of antelope. They’re called okapi, and they’re ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A rare okapi calf, a forest giraffe native to Central Africa, was born on September 24 at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo to experienced mother “Betty.” The yet-to-be-named newborn, a male ...

The okapi is one of the rainforest’s most mysterious mammals. At first glance, it looks like someone stitched together a zebra and a giraffe. Its hind legs have striking white stripes, its face is ...

A baby okapi named Elombe has just begun exploring his habitat at the San Diego Zoo, where visitors can now see this rare relative of the giraffe. Elombe was born at the zoo three months ago. For most ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The San Diego Zoo recently welcomed a new Okapi calf to its animal community. This mysterious and adorable creature was born at ...