New animals are on the way to the Greensboro Science Center Animals such as pygmy hippos, an okapi, a forest giraffe and more have already cleared their 30-day quarantine and are making their way. Author: Terrence Jefferies (WFMY News 2) Published: 9:30 PM EDT April 16, 2021 Updated: 9:31 PM EDT April 16, 2021 GREENSBORO, N.C. — The Greensboro Science Center is getting ready to introduce some new members to their family. According to officials, animals such as pygmy hippos, an okapi, a forest giraffe and more have already cleared their 30-day quarantine and are making their way to the science center. “We are also moving our fishing cats and red pandas that were already here,” vice president of animal care and welfare Jessica Hoffman said.