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

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

It’s World Okapi Day! Here at our Zoo, we care for two Okapis, Jabari and Kali. Okapis are often mistaken for being related to Zebras, but are actually relatives of Giraffes! Their long tongues resemble that of their relative. Above, Jabari shows off this resemblance! On your next Zoo adventure, don’t miss our Okapis, located just outside of African Grasslands! #OmahaZoo #VisitOmaha #WorldOkapiDay #Okapi | Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

With a tongue that can extend up to 18 inches (45 cm), the okapi uses this remarkable adaptation to skillfully strip leaves, buds, and fruit from the understory trees of the Congo Basin. Their diet, rich in over 100 plant species, helps shape the forest’s biodiversity—an unsung but vital ecological role. Often mistaken as relatives of zebras due to their stripes, okapis are actually the only living relative of the giraffe. Yet unlike their towering cousins, these secretive animals are found sole