Do Zebras have white stripes or black stripes? Are Zebras black or white? Are those pretty stripes useful? When young Zara and Zeke are curious, see how wise old Zo tells them how their stripes are useful and not just pretty. Zo also reveals to them their real color and why that color does not matter. The Zebra is our best example to show kids early that color is not a divider and that opposite colors work well together.