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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Apr 11, 2025 · 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …