Chicago Brookfield Zoo 1956

In 1956, the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago was home to various animals. One notable resident was a male okapi, a unique animal native to the dense rainforests of the Congo. Despite its zebra-like stripes, the okapi is more closely related to the giraffe.
The zoo was also featured in episodes of the television show "Zoo Parade," which was hosted by Marlin Perkins. This show brought the wonders of the animal kingdom into the homes of many Americans and highlighted various animals from the Brookfield Zoo.