hippo

This thread is for posting your ideas for mixed species exhibits. They should be realistic but don't have to exist currently.

Do note that this image was taken on October 22nd, 2022, at ZooTampa at Lowry Park, in Tampa, Florida, USA.

I grew up watching Mama Petite and Tadpole, Birmingham Zoo's last common hippos. Mama passed in 2007 and Tadpole last year. I have found information stating they produced roughly 9 calves. I know for sure one calf was female born Easter Day (4/11) 1993 aptly named "Bunny." I'm sure her name has...

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), in the Hippo Cove, Africa, June 18

To start off: the zoo reopened two weeks ago as the state-mandated COVID-19 lockdown in California was rolled back. Fresno Chaffee Zoo reopens after 6 weeks Secondly, a question for anyone with information: is there a revised timeline on the construction and opening of the upcoming hippo...

Hippopotamus amphibius. Housing (shared with Pygmy hippopotamus) and partial view of paddocks. Adult male 'Hoover' just visible at top of left-hand paddock. Adult female 'Lola' in the pond, with three-year old male 'Hodor' on the steep bank.

Hippopotamus amphibius. Housing (left, shared with Pygmy hippopotamus) and paddocks. Adult male 'Hoover' just visible at top of left-hand paddock. Adult female 'Lola' and three-year old male 'Hodor' visible in right-hand paddock.

Hippopotamus amphibius. Male 'Hoover' (19 yrs).

Hippopotamus amphibius. Female 'Lola' (16 yrs) with three-year old son 'Hodor'.

Photo taken April 21

Taken August 10 2018

Taken June 14 2018

Who has an idea for a animal that can go together with hippos(Hippopotamus amphibius)? Or know any mixed enclosures existing? It would really help me out for a hippo enclosure.