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

Happy World Okapi Day! Meet Beni, an okapi calf born this summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. Beni is named in honor of a town in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the only country where endangered okapis are found. | National Geographic History

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

The one-week-old baby okapi had a name! Say hello to Mokonzi. It's Lingala for Prince/King/position of honor 💓 Lingala is a major language spoken in the DRC where okapi are native. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

The baby okapi has arrived! 🥰🍼 San Antonio Zoo is proud to announce the birth of a precious okapi calf, adding to the growing family of this elusive and endangered species. The male calf, born Saturday, September 2nd, to first-time parents Ludimi and Epulu, has generated excitement among staff, highlighting the zoo's commitment to conservation and wildlife preservation. For now, the baby Okapi will remain behind the scenes with Mom. The zoo will announce his debut when the time comes for the y