Deep in the heart of the Ituri Forest, the elusive okapi roams beneath the canopy, perfectly adapted to its lush rainforest home. 🌳 This “forest giraffe” plays a vital role in maintaining the ecosystem by consuming and dispersing seeds throughout its habitat. 🌱 Forests like the Ituri are irreplaceable, providing oxygen, storing carbon, and sheltering countless species. But deforestation and habitat loss threaten their future. Protecting okapi means protecting forests—and the countless life for

In the wild, okapi can only be found in the Ituri Rainforest in the Congo. They are famous for being the last large mammal discovered in Africa in the early 1900s. Stop by to see our okapi pair, Sukari and Kwame, next to our Asian elephant bachelor yard. Watch this week’s replay to learn more: bit.ly/2wHMYBw | Houston Zoo