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 ...

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

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.

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.

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 ...