Beni, a rare okapi calf in our care, made his savanna debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! 🌟 After spending several months bonding with his mother Olivia backstage, resort guests were among the first to witness Beni's first hoof-steps on the savanna. Beni’s birth is part of the The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan, ensuring the responsible breeding of threatened species in managed care. This also marks a major milestone for Beni’s care team who have worked for months t

Today is World Okapi Day, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is celebrating the birth of a rare okapi, who was born on Oct. 1 to mom Zelda! See the photos: https://bit.ly/2yquBij | Disney Parks