North American Common Hippopotamus Discussion/Speculation

[Zoofan15]

North American Common Hippopotamus Discussion/Speculation

This a thread for the purpose of discussion and speculation on the Common hippopotamus population of North America.

The population is listed here for the convenience of discussing it; but this is a seperate thread from the population thread - which is for news (not speculation) regarding the Common hippopotamus population of North America.

 

[Valentinoamor]

Population current as of 4/9/2022.

Here is the North American Common Hippo population as of 4/9/2022.

The North American Common Hippopotamus Population​

This document keeps a record of all births, deaths, locations, and transfers of all Common Hippopotamus in North America. This document will be constantly updated to make sure that the information provided is as accurate as possible. Feel free to leave any new information in the comments of this thread.​

The facilities are organized by country, then in alphabetical order by the name of the facility. The individuals were organized by age.

Total Facilities with Common Hippopotamus: 43; 29 United States; 6 Canada; 8 Mexico

Total Amount of Individuals: 81 (28.53.0); 22.47.0 United States; 5.6 Canada


CANADA

Calgary Zoo - Calgary, Alberta - 1.1.0
0.1, Sparky - May 30, 1987 - Flagstaff x Perky
1.0, Lobi - October 31, 2006 - Kiboko x Polita

Elmvale Jungle Zoo?
0.1, Karlsruhe - February 10, 1973 - Somersault x Unknown

Greater Vancouver Zoo - Langley Township, British Columbia - 1.1.0
0.1, Hazina - December 28, 2003 - Kiboko x Polita
1.0, Haben - November 8, 2005 - Kiboko x Polita

Safari Niagara - Fort Erie, Ontario - 1.1.0
1.0, Bobo - November 22, 2000 - Henry x Polita
0.1, Gladis - February 9, 2003 - Kiboko x Polita

Toronto Zoo - Toronto, Ontario - 0.2.0
0.1, Petal - July 15, 1986 - Patriarch x Sirene
0.1, Perky II - May 23, 1991 - Patriarch x Sirene

Zoo de Granby - Granby, Quebec - 2.1.0
1.0, Kiboko - August 27, 1992 - Foggy x Sparky
0.1, Polita - June 1997 - Ignacio/Nacho x Ramona/Mochi
1.0, Coumba - February 27, 2017 - Kiboko x Polita


UNITED STATES

Adventure Aquarium - Camden, New Jersey - 0.2.0
0.1, Button - March 22, 1997 - Ate x Madre
0.1, Genevieve “Genny” - July 10, 2000 - Ignacio/Nacho x Viviana

Albuquerque Zoo - Albuquerque, New Mexico - 1.2.0
1.0, Moe - November 3, 1973 - Foggy x Kiboko/Misty
0.1, Karen - October 10, 2001 - Tumbo x Uma
0.1, Matilda - July 19, 2021 - Moe x Karen

Busch Gardens Tampa - Tampa, Florida - 1.2.0
1.0, Moyo -September 11, 1996 - Bertie x Samantha
0.1, Kito - September 7, 2006 - Moyo x Moxie
0.1, Devi - March 23, 2015 - Otis x Funani

Capital of Texas Zoo - Wyldwood, Texas - 1.0.0
1.0, Tank - 2008

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo - Colorado Springs, Colorado - 2.2.0
0.1, Zambezi - December 14, 1992 - Bertie x Samantha
0.1, Kasai (“Askari”) - September 28, 1999 - Bertie x Samantha
1.0, Biko - October 29, 2002 - Norman x Binti
1.0, Omo - July 21, 2021 - Biko x Zambezi

Cincinnati Zoo - Cincinnati, Ohio - 1.2.0
0.1, Bibi - February 7, 1999 - Henry (“Disney Henry”) x Rosie
1.0, Bruce “Tucker” “Brian Wilson” - May 18, 2003 - Ignacio/Nacho x Tuma
0.1, Fiona - January 25, 2017 - Henry (“Fiona Henry”) x Bibi

Dallas Zoo - Dallas, Texas - 1.2.0
0.1, Biopelo - July 17, 2006 - Moe x Karen
1.0, Augustus - January 13, 2018 - Henry x Tuma
0.1, Adanna - May 14, 2019 - Unknown x Biopelo

Denver Zoo - Denver, Colorado - 1.0.0
1.0, Mahali - December 11, 2002 - Bertie x Samantha

DeYoung Family Zoo - Menominee County, Michigan - 1.0.0
1.0, Wallace

Disney’s Animal Kingdom - Bay Lake, Florida - 3.8.0
0.1, Viviana - January 22, 1975 - Purzel x Amema
1.0, Ignacio (“Nacho”) - ~1990 - Unknown x Unknown
0.1, Ramona (“Mochi”) - ~1990 - Unknown x Unknown
0.1, Tequila - August 25, 1993 - Ate x Vija
0.1, Mezcal - November 17, 1993 - Ate x Mother
0.1, Panchita (“Francisca”) - ~1994 - Ignacio/Nacho x Ramona/Mochi
1.0, Henry (“Disney Henry”) - June 24, 1995 - Jozin/Stenek x Brandy
0.1, Tuma - November 3, 1996 - Philipp/Wilhelm x Helvetia
1.0, Hans - June 4, 2001 - Henry x Tuma
0.1, Rosie - October 31, 2014 - Adhama x Mara
0.1, Greta - July 2021 - Henry x Tuma

Ellen Trout Zoo - Lufkin, Texas - 0.2.0
0.1, Nakili - March 21, 1999 - Norman x Mezcal
0.1, Jazi - July 7, 2003 - Jabba x Funani

Fort Worth Zoo - Fort Worth, Texas - 0.3.0
0.1, Daisy - August 18, 1984 - Tumbo x Uma
0.1, Jonesy - September 1, 1984 - Happy x Arusha
0.1, Bubbles (“Kiboko”) - July 16, 1993 - Tumbo x Uma

Gulf Breeze Zoo - Santa Rosa County, Florida - 1.1.0
1.0, Kiboko (“Alcide”) - September 14, 1996 - Kiboko x Siren
0.1, Cleopatra - July 1, 1985 - Flagstaff x Perky

Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park - Homosassa, Florida - 1.0.0
1.0, Lucifer - 1961 - Rube x Lotus

Honolulu Zoo - Honolulu, Hawaii - 0.2.0
0.1, Louise - September 14, 1991 - Bertie x Samantha
0.1, Mara - September 24, 2003 - Pancho x Nakili

Kansas City Zoo - Kansas City, Missouri - 0.2.0
0.1, Liberty (Labor Day) - September 15, 1986 - Tony/Junior x Maggie
0.1, Cairo - April 18, 2015 - Kiboko x Cleopatra

Louisiana Purchase Zoo - Monroe, Louisiana - 1.0.0
1.0, Monreaux - 2012

Memphis Zoo - Memphis, Tennessee - 1.3.0
0.1, Splish - December 25, 1988 - Uebi x Julie
0.1, Binti - April 23, 1998 - Bertie x Samantha
1.0, Uzazi - June 21, 2000 - Norman x Rosie
0.1, Winnie - March 23, 2017 - Uzazi x Binti

Milwaukee County Zoo - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - 1.1.0
0.1, Patti - February 12, 1969 - Papa x Mama
1.0, Happy - January 4, 1981 - Joe Smith x Arusha

Philadelphia Zoo - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - 0.2.0
0.1, Cindy - July 7, 1989 - Patriarch x Siren
0.1, Unna (“Cleo”) - August 13, 1989 - Jeepers x D-Erin/Lady

Saint Louis Zoo - St. Louis, Missouri - 0.3.0
0.1, Tombi - March 1, 1999 - Norman x Viviana
0.1, Mashavu - August 31, 1999 - Jabba x Funani
0.1, Kiboko - June 1, 2001 - Jabba x Funani

San Antonio Zoo - San Antonio, Texas - 1.1.0
0.1, Tuma - August 10, 1974 - Norman x Matilda
1.0, Timothy Brynn - April 14, 2015 - Moe x Karen

San Diego Zoo - San Diego, California - 0.2.0
0.1, Funani - July 30, 1984 - Cupid II x Bubbles
0.1, Amahle - February 8, 2020 - Otis x Funani

Sedgwick County Zoo - Sedgwick County, Kansas - 0.2.0
0.1, Sweetie Pie - September 2, 1971 - Bertie x Petena
0.1, Pudgie - October 18, 1972 - Uebi x Durka

Toledo Zoo - Toledo, Ohio - 1.1.0
0.1, Emma - August 8, 1995 - Bertie x Samantha
1.0, Herbie - August 2, 2000 - Cupid II x Emma

Topeka Zoo - Topeka, Kansas - 1.0.0
1.0, Vision - August 20, 2010 - Tucker (“Bruce”) x Mara

Wildlife Safari - Winston, Oregon - 2.0.0
1.0, Padron -August 8, 2000 - Norman x Mezcal
1.0, Tony - September 22, 2017 - Otis x Funani

Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari - Benton County, Arkansas - 1.0.0
1.0, Frankie - 1975 - Blackie x Red

Woodland Park Zoo - Seattle, Washington - 0.2.0
0.1, Waterlily - August 30, 1978 - Uebi x Abbai
0.1, Guadalupe - November 11, 1999 - Henry (Disney) x Panchita (“Francisca”)

 

[Jambo]

These are potential 2022 hippo babies in the United States: (No babies are very likely, so medium is the highest for this year.) All of these hippos have a suitable male to breed with.

Medium Likely Births:
- Bibi (Cincinnati Zoo)
- Kasai (Cheyenne Mountain Zoo)

Less Likely Births:
- Boipelo (Dallas Zoo)
- Rosie (Disney's Animal Kingdom)

Very Unlikely but possible Births:
- Fiona (Cincinnati Zoo)
- Any other female Disney Hippos
- Devi (Busch Gardens Tampa)

Bibi- No, probably not going to happen..the zoo will probably have her on contraception as they've stated breeding won't occur for at least another few years, due to spatial reasons.

Kasai- Quite unlikely, the initial recommendation was to breed from either her or her full sister, Zambezi, and since Zambezi has been chosen it appears Kasai will be a non breeding female, at least for now. She's been introduced to some Red River Hogs recently as well for companionship.

Biopelo- She's a chance as she's been recently paired with Gus alongside her daughter, Adanna. Maybe we can expect a calf later this year or next year.

Rosie- She's a possibility as she arrived for the whole purpose of breeding. She was rumoured to be paired with Hans, although there's been no confirmation as of yet.

Fiona- Very unlikely. Same reason as Bibi.

Other female Disney Hippos- The four older Disney girls are very unlikely; none have breeding within the last decade. It appears breeding efforts will be focused on Tuma and Rosie.

Devi- Moyo's been designated as a non breeding male due to his representation, so the chances of him breeding with Devi are very slim.

 

[Valentinoamor]

Viviana and Tequila are not included in the breeding program. Ramona may not be bred due to her uncertain lineage. Mezcal and Panchita may still be included though.

 

[Polar bear fan]

Bibi- No, probably not going to happen..the zoo will probably have her on contraception as they've stated breeding won't occur for at least another few years, due to spatial reasons.

Kasai- Quite unlikely, the initial recommendation was to breed from either her or her full sister, Zambezi, and since Zambezi has been chosen it appears Kasai will be a non breeding female, at least for now. She's been introduced to some Red River Hogs recently as well for companionship.

Biopelo- She's a chance as she's been recently paired with Gus alongside her daughter, Adanna. Maybe we can expect a calf later this year or next year.

Rosie- She's a possibility as she arrived for the whole purpose of breeding. She was rumoured to be paired with Hans, although there's been no confirmation as of yet.

Fiona- Very unlikely. Same reason as Bibi.

Other female Disney Hippos- The four older Disney girls are very unlikely; none have breeding within the last decade. It appears breeding efforts will be focused on Tuma and Rosie.

Devi- Moyo's been designated as a non breeding male due to his representation, so the chances of him breeding with Devi are very slim.

Since Mezcal’s mother is not being bred for her background, Mezcal is unlikely to breed too. Isn’t she?

 

[Jambo]

Since Mezcal’s mother is not being bred for her background, Mezcal is unlikely to breed too. Isn’t she?

Probably not. I don't see any of the Disney females breeding aside from Tuma and Rosie.

Viviana and Tequila are not included in the breeding program. Ramona may not be bred due to her uncertain lineage. Mezcal and Panchita may still be included though.

Do you know why Tequila isn't being included in the breeding program? If Ramona's being excluded too than her daughter, Panchita probably will be as well.

 

[Valentinoamor]

Do you know why Tequila isn't being included in the breeding program? If Ramona's being excluded too than her daughter, Panchita probably will be as well.

She has reproductive issues.

 

[Jambo]

She has reproductive issues.

Oh, thats intriguing. Has she had calves in the past?

 

[Valentinoamor]

Oh, thats intriguing. Has she had calves in the past?

She had one in 2001, but it died after birth.

 

[E Maximus]

Bibi- No, probably not going to happen..the zoo will probably have her on contraception as they've stated breeding won't occur for at least another few years, due to spatial reasons.

Based off Cincinnati's recent social media teasing and an inside source it seems this is quite the opposite. Not wanting to breed when Tucker was sent there on a recommendation of breeding would of been a questionable decision. I don't think the SSP would make a recommendation if space was to be an issue, but of course I could be wrong.

 

[RhinoHippoElephantGiraffe]

Based off Cincinnati's recent social media teasing and an inside source it seems this is quite the opposite. Not wanting to breed when Tucker was sent there on a recommendation of breeding would of been a questionable decision. I don't think the SSP would make a recommendation if space was to be an issue, but of course I could be wrong.

Bibi- No, probably not going to happen..the zoo will probably have her on contraception as they've stated breeding won't occur for at least another few years, due to spatial reasons.

Kasai- Quite unlikely, the initial recommendation was to breed from either her or her full sister, Zambezi, and since Zambezi has been chosen it appears Kasai will be a non breeding female, at least for now. She's been introduced to some Red River Hogs recently as well for companionship.

Biopelo- She's a chance as she's been recently paired with Gus alongside her daughter, Adanna. Maybe we can expect a calf later this year or next year.

Rosie- She's a possibility as she arrived for the whole purpose of breeding. She was rumoured to be paired with Hans, although there's been no confirmation as of yet.

Fiona- Very unlikely. Same reason as Bibi.

Other female Disney Hippos- The four older Disney girls are very unlikely; none have breeding within the last decade. It appears breeding efforts will be focused on Tuma and Rosie.

Devi- Moyo's been designated as a non breeding male due to his representation, so the chances of him breeding with Devi are very slim.

According to the Cincinnati Zoo's Facebook Page, Bibi is actually pregnant! The baby is due in August.

 

[18943]

Does anyone have any ideas for where Woodland Park's hippos (Guadalupe & Waterlily) could possibly go? I believe that they could possibly move to Cheyenne Mountain, since their exhibit is quite big, and Lupe would be able to mate with Biko, their bull.

 

[Valentinoamor]

Does anyone have any ideas for where Woodland Park's hippos (Guadalupe & Waterlily) could possibly go? I believe that they could possibly move to Cheyenne Mountain, since their exhibit is quite big, and Lupe would be able to mate with Biko, their bull.

I know that there was talk of Guadalupe being sent to Albuquerque to breed with Moe. I do not know if this is still the plan, though.

 

[Mr.Ivory]

I know that there was talk of Guadalupe being sent to Albuquerque to breed with Moe. I do not know if this is still the plan, though.

I believe that plan was cancelled due to Karen giving birth last year, though I may be wrong

 

[IndianRhino]

I believe that they could possibly move to Cheyenne Mountain, since their exhibit is quite big, and Lupe would be able to mate with Biko, their bull.

Don’t think CMZ has the room for 4 adult females, a bull, and calves though.
I believe WPZ is reconsidering sending the girls out so perhaps they will remain at the zoo itself.

I believe that plan was cancelled due to Karen giving birth last year, though I may be wrong

Yes, I believe that is what someone mentioned on some other thread.

 

[RhinoHippoElephantGiraffe]

Does anyone have any ideas for where Woodland Park's hippos (Guadalupe & Waterlily) could possibly go? I believe that they could possibly move to Cheyenne Mountain, since their exhibit is quite big, and Lupe would be able to mate with Biko, their bull.

@Haley The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo could only take those hippos if they don't want to breed them. That would mean that Biko would have to live alone permanently, and that is not recommended.

 

[18943]

@Haley The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo could only take those hippos if they don't want to breed them. That would mean that Biko would have to live alone permanently, and that is not recommended.

Well, if not Cheyenne Mountain, maybe Lupe and Lily could go to San Diego, or maybe just stay at WPZ?

I personally think Lupe and Lily should temporarily go to a new zoo, while the exhibit gets a huge overhaul that includes filtration, an indoor pool, and suitabiliyy for breeding.

 

[Jambo]

Well, if not Cheyenne Mountain, maybe Lupe and Lily could go to San Diego, or maybe just stay at WPZ?

I personally think Lupe and Lily should temporarily go to a new zoo, while the exhibit gets a huge overhaul that includes filtration, an indoor pool, and suitabiliyy for breeding.

San Diego couldn't take either; they don't have the space.

I think they'll be remaining at WPZ at least for the time being. Once a confident decision can be made, and a home can be found, then they'll be moved, but I believe they don't have a suitable destination for them atm.

 

[turkeyfox]

How many hippos is Milwaukee able to house after the renovation? Would we be able to take on additional hippos or was the added space just to meet the modern requirements for two hippos?

 

[RhinoHippoElephantGiraffe]

Does anyone know where Frankie at Wild Wilderness Drive-Through Safari now lives at? I know that the safari closed on March 9th, but I haven't heard anything on where Frankie ended up moving to.