Olivia the Okapi is settling into the role of a new parent just fine at Disney's Animal Kingdom. The staff are on watch to make sure Olivia is bonding with the baby, including cleaning and nursing, and providing everything that is needed for a healthy start to life. For more fascinating stories and gripping adventures tune into a brand new season of Magic Of Disney's Animal Kingdom, premiering Sunday 22nd January at 6pm, on National Geographic WILD UK. | National Geographic UK

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

On this #WorldOkapiDay, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is celebrating the birth of a rare okapi, who was born on Oct. 1 to mom Zelda. Don’t let those stripes fool you! The calf may look like a zebra, but it’s actually the only living relative of the giraffe. For more photos and details, visit https://bit.ly/2q20iK1 | Walt Disney World Cast and Community

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