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

1.3K views · 40 reactions | 3 more days to help us name our okapi calf! Cast your vote by donating to the Houston Zoo and selecting one of four names, all of which are in Swahili: Keki (Cake), Hasira (Feisty), Pipi (Candy), and Kivuli (Shadow). Vote now: bit.ly/2Dyalkk | Houston Zoo | Facebook

1.1K views · 49 reactions | One of our conservation partners, the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, recently visited the Houston Zoo. We got to showcase our entire Zoo, including a tour of our South America’s Pantanal exhibit, with Dr. Tara Stoinski, the Fund’s president and CEO. Learn more about how the Zoo supports them in our blog: bit.ly/44Coy7C | Houston Zoo | Facebook