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

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

A young okapi named Gates seemed to jump for joy as he explored and frolicked in his new habitat at the San Antonio Zoo in Texas. The okapi, which is native to Africa and genetically related to giraffes, was born on Sept. 2 according to the zoo. https://abcnews.visitlink.me/G-UZEm | ABC News