1.6K views · 68 reactions | You asked, we answered! Here are some fun facts about Okapi! Thank you Keeper Sierra! Come by and see if you can spot an Okapi! | Tanganyika Wildlife Park | Facebook

The beautiful and endangered okapi is shy, secretive, and elusive. They are found in the dense tropical rainforests of central Africa, and their reddish coat and zebra-like stripes help them disappear quickly in dense foliage. They are the closest living relative to giraffes. The L.A. Zoo is home to two okapi named Jackson and Opey. Jackson is curious and enjoys snacking on butternut squash. Opey is known for her gentle demeanor, and has had two calves over the years at the Zoo. While discovered