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

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 Oklahoman, Gayla Peevey. The statue of Matilda the hippo and Gayla Peevey ...

Thousands of fans have flocked to a Thailand zoo to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that's ...

Thousands of fans have flocked to Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy ...