In the wild, the incredibly shy okapi is rarely seen by humans. They live in heavily forested areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo in Central Africa. Here are some fun okapi facts: - They are the only living relative of the giraffe. - Their distinctive leg stripes break up their body shape and are an effective camouflage in dense vegetation - The species was discovered by western scientists in the early 1900s. - They use their large ears to listen for danger. See these amazing animals, at o

Have you ever heard of the Okapi? #okapi #okapis #coolanimals #endangeredanimals #meetanokapi #meetandgreet | Tanganyika Wildlife Park

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