Beni, a rare okapi calf in our care, made his savanna debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! 🌟 After spending several months bonding with his mother Olivia backstage, resort guests were among the first to witness Beni's first hoof-steps on the savanna. Beni’s birth is part of the The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan, ensuring the responsible breeding of threatened species in managed care. This also marks a major milestone for Beni’s care team who have worked for months t

2 weeks before World Okapi Day (Oct. 18), Disney's Animal Kingdom in Orlando announced the birth of a rare okapi | Florida Today

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