There are now three hippos in this pool. Primrose, Tulip and the newest member of the family Lotus.
This is definatley in my top 5 favorite exhibits I've seen because it is so natural, the hippos have a choice of being in their pools, on a sandy beach or a grassy field and there are three seperate exhibits for flexibility in the holding of the 5 hippos.
The photos of both the hippo and lion exhibits at Werribee show what many people call outstanding, naturalistic habitats. It is just a pity that there are only a few hundred animals at this open range park, and that the attendance numbers are not as high as they could be.
It always goes unnoticed that this exhibit also has a incredibly environmentally friendly filtration system.
The water is pumped to higher ground a flows through a marsh like area. Leaving no noticeable smell that at many other hippo exhibits l have found overwhelming.
