Toby is the perfect okapi of Subira With their velvet fur, long tongues and striped backends, okapis may look like they're made from leftover parts, but each of their characteristics plays a part in their wild habitats. The stripes camouflage them from predators, their oily fur keeps them dry in the rainforest and their long tongues help them reach the best leaves. | San Diego Zoo

A new space means a lot to explore! Our male okapi calf is finally testing out being on habitat alongside mom, Kivuli. Stop by and officially meet our curious calf! #sacramentozoo #saczoo #okapis #okapiconservation | Sacramento Zoo

With their striped legs, okapi might look like they’re related to zebras, but their closest relative is actually the giraffe! 🦒 Because of this connection, okapi are also known as "forest giraffes." These shy and elusive mammals were only discovered in 1901 and are found exclusively in the dense rainforests of central Africa, mainly the Ituri Forest in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Visit the L.A. Zoo to see this unique animal! You’ll find okapi near the giraffe habitat in our Animals of Afr