Okapi Conservation Project

Okapi Conservation Project Director Visits White Oak

Meredith — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:29:46 +0000

The director of the Okapi Conservation Project Rosmarie Ruf recently visited White Oak Conservation Center. Her schedule and long distance travel from Epulu, DR Congo, included meetings and planning for the coming year, picking up supplies and equipment for the Project, as well as some holiday celebrations and time with the animals and keepers at White Oak. Rosie, as she is affectionately known, has returned to Epulu and is working closely with Okapi Conservation Project team in their efforts to protect the okapi and other wildlife found in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve.

Okapi SSP and EEP International Meeting

Meredith — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:08:56 +0000

White Oak Conservation Center and the Jacksonville Zoo recently hosted the international meeting of the Okapi SSP and EEP. Participants from zoos in the US, Europe and Japan traveled to Jacksonville to discuss okapi management in zoos and to coordinate support for the Okapi Conservation Project. Okapi Wildlife Reserve ICCN Director JJ Mapilanga also participated and provided the group with an update on the current status of the Okapi Wildlife Reserve and the challenges of okapi and wildlife conservation in the DR Congo. Mr. Mapilanga enjoyed spending time at White Oak Conservation Center and meeting with all the attendees. Many zoos which hold okapi were present at the meeting, and we anticipate working more closely together to support the important work of Mr. Mapilanga and his forest rangers to protect the okapi and its Ituri Forest home.

The Okapi Conservation Project’s Fall Report is Here!

Meredith — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:01:20 +0000

The Okapi Conservation Project is happy to update you on our work. Read the updates in our News Section.

Welcome to the new OkapiConservation.org!

Meredith — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 14:15:00 +0000

We hope that you will find this site informative about the Okapi Conservation Project and its global impact.

Our Annual Report is Here

Okapi_Conservation — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:52:38 +0000

The Okapi Conservation Project’s 2010 Annual Report is available online! Read all about the programs and impact of the Okapi Conservation Project: http://wocenter.org/documents/2010OkapiAnnualReport.pdf