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

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Ituri, a province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, is in extreme crisis. Five years of armed conflict has led to massive displacement, loss of livelihoods, severe poverty, and dangerous malnutrition rates. Your donation supports our programs to treat and detect the root causes of hunger. Join us to take action today. | Action Against Hunger USA