hippo

The Hippo Building housed Hippos, Pygmy Hippos and African Penguins until 2008, when it demolished and replaced by the Conservation Carousel. The zoo's Hippo named Moe left for the ABQ BioPark Zoo in 2005. Since then, he has sired two calves.

Hippopotamus enclosure

Common hippopotamus

So I was trying to think of creative hippo enrichment, and I want to know what you guys have seen or can think of. I know obviously water and training the hippos, but I want something kind of like toys. I have seen zoos give hippos boomer balls, but not much else. What do you guys think?

I would like to know if certain expensive species to exhibit are worth the money put into. Do the profits of showcasing these specific animals offset the major costs needed? Some that come to mind include the following: Elephant: Major attraction, but major cost in landscaping, buildings, and...

What the Toledo Zoo could look like in the future, if it was allowed to purchase Woodsdale Park.

Can anyone share some enclosure designs for housing hippo for display and off display area.. Thanks in advance.

View of the enclosures that link the African Village and the savannah in Aalborg Zoo, Denmark. On this picture you can see the central building to the left, an observation-hut for visitors on the right and the tropical house for pygmy hippopotamus in the background. September 2006

A pygmy hippopotamus in the African Village in Aalborg Zoo, Denmark. The African Village is one of the best themes in any zoo I have seen. The hippoes can be viewed both above and under water. September 2006

The tropical house in the African Village in Aalborg Zoo, Denmark. The African Village is one of the best themes in any zoo I have seen. The tropical house is used as an indoor enclosure for pygmy hippopotamus and spurred tortoise. The hippoes can be viewed both above and under water. September...

The outdoor aviary for white-faced sakis and pygmy hippopotamus. A very nice exhibit, although the hippoes could use a bit more water (there is more than in this picture). July 2008

The outdoor enclosure for common hippopotamus. Behind the wooden poles are the savannah and the smaller antelopes have access to the waterhole. May 2008

A female hippopotamus eating the vegetation in the Hippo House. The zoo has since them put electrical fence around it to prevent her from eating all the tropical plants. November 2007

The Savanne at Planckendael opened in 2008. Girafs and other animals enjoy lots of space!

The pygmy hippo exhibit at Parken Zoo is divided into two sections, the barrier is seen to the left. This photo shows a view of the right section. The big greenhouse in the background is Amazoonas, a South-american tropical house. Photo taken: 25th May 2008

Pygmy hippo enclousure at Parken Zoo, Eskilstuna, Sweden. Photo taken 15 June 2007