The 5-day-old baby okapi received its first neonatal exam and it was determined that the calf is a male. Send in your best name suggestions for this beautiful little one. ❤️ | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Our camera trap captured something extraordinary: a female okapi quietly navigating the forest under the cover of night—followed just five minutes later by a male. These elusive “forest giraffes” are famously secretive, making sightings like this incredibly special. Solitary by nature, okapi come together only briefly to mate. Moments like these offer a precious glimpse into their hidden world—and remind us just how much remains unknown about their lives in the dense Ituri Forest. #Okapi #IturiF

A new space means a lot to explore! Our male okapi calf is finally testing out being on habitat alongside mom, Kivuli. Stop by and officially meet our curious calf! #sacramentozoo #saczoo #okapis #okapiconservation | Sacramento Zoo

The newest resident at the Cincinnati Zoo, a three-month-old okapi named Mokonzi, couldn't contain his joy as he ventured into his outdoor habitat for the very first time, his curiosity boundless as he explored his surroundings. | CBS Sunday Morning