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 ...

The Pana‘ewa Zoo and Rainforest Gardens has added several new animals this year and is planning future inhabitants including ...

The Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium received a $10 million donation Wednesday that will pay for new zoo facilities and programs. The donors have decided to remain anonymous, according to a statement ...

Henry Brothers Construction has been appointed to build the new £25m Global Conservation Centre at Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire. The facility is set to play a role in advancing efforts to ...

A contractor has been selected to build the new £25m Global Conservation Centre at Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire.

Magherafelt construction group Henry Brothers has been appointed to deliver a £25 million conservation centre at a zoo in England. The new facility at Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire, will act as ...

Magherafelt contractor Henry Brothers Construction has been selected to deliver a new £25 million Global Conservation Centre at Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire. The state-of-the-art facility will ...