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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) The Oklahoma City Zoo has welcomed a new member to its animal family.
According to the Zoo, a female okapi calf was born on Sunday, August 24, at the okapi barn in Expedition Africa. The calf was born to parents, Kayin and Bosomi.
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Okapi calf. Image courtesy OKC Zoo. -
Okapi calf. Image courtesy OKC Zoo. -
Okapi Kayin. Image courtesy OKC Zoo. -
Okapi Bosomi. Image courtesy OKC Zoo.
“We’ve been eagerly awaiting the birth of this little calf and are thrilled that she’s here, healthy and strong,” said OKC Zoo’s Curator of Hoofstock, Bill Smith. “Okapi are endangered, so this calf represents a new generation of okapi that are vital to the population as a whole. We look forward to watching her thrive alongside her parents.”
Officials say the new calf and her mom are doing well. They will soon have access to the outdoor habitat, weather permitting.
“Okapi are extremely rare, beautiful animals that we have proudly been caring for, helping conserve, and connecting Oklahomans to for decades,” said OKC Zoo’s Executive Director and CEO, Dwight Lawson. “I am excited for guests to make a connection with our newest okapi ambassador.”
