The Oklahoma City zoo creates a bronze statue for child star Gayla Peevey known for the iconic 1953 Christmas song "I want a ...

The Oklahoma City Zoo got one today! A bronze statue of a hippo that is. It’s to celebrate the iconic Christmas song sung by ...

Oklahoma City Zoo will unveil a new statue honoring Gayla Peavey, the local singer behind "I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas," and Matilda the hippo.

The Oklahoma City Zoo unveiled a statue commemorating Gayla Peevey, the singer behind “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas,” ...

OKLAHOMA CITY – After she was rejected by her mother and two surrogate mothers, a baby gorilla born at the Oklahoma City Zoo finally has a new mom. Kamina was born at the Oklahoma City Zoo in ...

A baby gorilla was born early Tuesday at the Oklahoma City Zoo, zoo officials said Friday. The baby gorilla was born to Ndjole and Togo and weighed four and a half pounds.

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Zoo says a 41-year-old silverback gorilla named Tatu has been euthanized because of ongoing health problems. The zoo says Tatu's health had been declining for ...

An Oklahoma Christmas music legend is getting some permanent recognition, as the OKC Zoo is honoring Gayla Peevey with a statue of her and her beloved Christmas gift.

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden welcomed a new Western lowland gorilla Tuesday morning. Emily, 29, is now a mom to five offspring. Togo, 27, is now a dad to two offspring. The sex of ...