Lowry Park Zoo Welcomes 1st Birth of New Year: A Rare Okapi Calf
The okapi calf was born Jan. 6, 2013 at the Lowry Park Zoo in Tampa.
Lowry Park Zoo welcomed a rare okapi calf to the family, marking the first birth of the new year at the Tampa attraction, according to zoo officials. The calf reportedly arrived Jan. 6 at 64 pounds and spends his days following his mother around the barn. "We are very pleased with the successful birth, and are delighted that Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo has contributed to the long term sustainability of this unique species," said Dr. Larry Killmar, vice president of animal science and conservation, in a zoo press release. "The animal care staff has done an outstanding job managing these animals and implementing the husbandry guidelines to achieve this successful outcome." ______________ 5 Things To Know About The Okapi ______________ Have …
