“I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” singer Gayla Peevey poses with a plush hippo. Over the past few decades, Gayla Peevey has become accustomed to blowing children's minds. On one hand, she's the ...

She was a children's Christmas song come to life. On Dec. 24, 1953, a 700-pound "baby" lumbered from her moving crate into the awaiting water at Oklahoma City's Lincoln Park Zoo. "I Want a ...

Family friendly tunes from Rudolph, the Grinch and more. By Hannah Dailey For people of all ages, music is one of the best parts about Christmastime. But while adults might favor bestselling holiday ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- Oklahoma City native Gayla Peevey has welcomed another hippopotamus to the city's zoo, more than 60 years after her song about wanting one for Christmas helped the facility ...

Over the past few decades, Gayla Peevey has become accustomed to blowing children's minds. On one hand, she's the little girl crooning the hallowed holiday song "I Want a Hippopotamus For Christmas." ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma City native Gayla Peevey has welcomed another hippopotamus to the city’s zoo, more than 60 years after her song about wanting one for Christmas helped the facility ...