Jul 30, 2022 · Are you looking to make your hippo-obsessed child or significant other very happy? Then you should look into the zoos in North America that offer special encounters with these majestic animals. I have selected here the best options and package experiences for hippo lovers.

Jan 13, 2025 · The zoo is excited to announce our adorable pygmy hippo calf has officially made her public debut and can now be seen at Hippo Haven with Mom! On the evening of December 30, Iris and her calf returned to the indoor pool area.

Oct 21, 2023 · Hippos are one of those animals why we take our kids to a zoo. However, not everywhere you can see them. That’s why we’ve made a shortlist about what zoos have hippos. The following list is about some prominent zoos that keep hippos. It’ll help you to make a plan before an outing. 1. San Antonio Zoo. Texas 78212, United States. 2 Hippos.

Nov 20, 2017 · As the Greenest Zoo in America, we made sustainability a priority in building Hippo Cove. One of a handful of underwater hippo viewing tanks at zoos around the country, this 70,000-gallon exhibit is a true feat of engineering. The river hippo, the third largest land animal on Earth, eats a lot.

Zoo visitors can observe hippo behavior on the beach and underwater all year long, as their habitat features 110 feet (33.5 meters) of underwater viewing behind a 2.25-inch-thick (5.7 centimeters) glass window, engineered to withstand the force of a 2-ton (1.8 tonnes) hippo moving at 15 miles per hour (24 kilometers per hour).

Mar 14, 2025 · Several zoos across the United States boast impressive hippo exhibits. Here are some notable mentions: Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden: Arguably the most famous hippo haven in the US, thanks to Fiona the hippo, born prematurely in 2016. The zoo has a …

Jan 21, 2025 · The zoo is thrilled to introduce a new, one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes adventure for visitors: The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience. Starting January 22, guests can enjoy an up-close, personal encounter with the endangered pygmy hippo.

The African Savanna sits on 10 acres of Forth Worth Zoo land and is home to an indoor/outdoor hippo exhibit, a giraffe feeding deck, restaurants, shading viewing areas, and more.

With their eyes, ears, and nostrils on the top of the head, hippos can hear, see, and breathe while most of their body is underwater. At the Zoo’s Urban Jungle, guests can see female river hippo Funani and her female calf, born February 8, 2020.

Two custom-made concrete hippo sculptures, replicating the Zoo’s hippos, are also featured in the interactive area. Specially designed and constructed for photo opportunities and as play structures, the mother hippo weighs 4,593 pounds, while the “baby” weighs 1,330 pounds.