Jan 13, 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.

It is the most rotund land mammal and spends its daytime hours in lakes, pools, mudholes, or in the preferred moving waters of rivers. The name “hippopotamus” comes from a Greek word meaning “water horse” or “river horse.” But hippos are not related to horses at all—in fact, their closest living relatives may be pigs or whales and dolphins!

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.

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 launch the Poppy Cam, a new live stream of our pygmy hippo duo, Iris and Poppy. The Poppy Cam lets animal lovers worldwide watch Poppy’s daily adventures in real time, offering a unique and intimate view of this endangered species.

Mar 12, 2025 · The history of hippos at the Los Angeles Zoo is a fascinating journey, marked by relocations, breeding plans, and the realities of zoo management. Currently, there are no hippos at the Los Angeles Zoo. The last resident hippos were moved out as part of carefully considered species survival plans.

6 days ago · The 30-minute Pygmy Hippo Outdoor Experience includes: Go behind the scenes at Hippo Haven; Enter the outdoor habitat and view the hippos up close from a safety zone with a barrier in between; Potential opportunities to feed produce to Iris and Poppy; Learn more about pygmy hippo behavior and conservation from a zoo team member

Hippos are well adapted for life in the water and are found in slow-moving rivers and lakes in Africa. 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.

The oldest hippo on record lived for over 60 years in a zoo. Diet: In the wild, hippos graze on as much 200 pounds of grass, herbs, and leaves, typically at night. At the Zoo, our hippos eat 12 pounds of produce and four pounds of herbivore pellets, and as much hay as they want—usually around 50 pounds—is given to them daily.

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 …