PHOTOS: Baby Okapi Elijah Makes His Debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Named After 50-Year Cast Member

WDW DAK Baby Okapi Born Named After Cast Member 1

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating the debut of another animal today, as baby okapi Elijah can now be seen at the park. Baby Okapi Elijah Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom The announcement of Elijah’s debut was shared on the official Instagram account of Dr. Mark Penning, vice president of Disney’s Animals, Science & Environment. This … Read more

Beni the Okapi Introduced to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Savanna

Beni the Okapi with mom Olivia

Beni the baby okapi, born in July 2022 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, has now been introduced to the resort’s Pembe Savanna and can be seen by guests. Beni has grown to four feet tall and weighs approximately 230 pounds. He still sticks close to his mom, Oliva, but is becoming more independent, Disney says. … Read more