Category: Wildlife

Okapi Calf Public Debut

The Houston Zoo’s latest addition, a baby okapi, made her public debut on Wednesday, August 12. The female calf explored the habitat while her mother, Sukari, stayed close by. The calf was born on July 19 and was bonding with … Continue

The Penguin Chicks Start Swimming

The chicks are ready to make a splash—the Magellanic penguin chicks have started swimming! Learning how to swim is a huge milestone for these chicks. Once they are fully comfortable in the water, they will lose those fluffy chick feathers … Continue