"What's cool about this is that she'll forever be 10 years old ... and Mathilda, however old she was, she's back with us." ...

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

The Oklahoma City Zoo says a 41-year-old silverback gorilla named Tatu has been euthanized because of ongoing health problems.

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.

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma City Zoo has revealed the name of their new baby gorilla! On December 13, zookeepers say first-time mother Mikella, gave birth in the Great EscApe habitat.

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 Zoo officials said a Western lowland gorilla has died.The zoo announced Tuesday that 36-year-old Bom Bom died on Monday after going into cardiac arrest.Officials said an animal ...

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.

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.

The Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden welcomed a new Western lowland gorilla Tuesday morning.