The Neglected Hippo Exhibit

[Zoovolunteer]

I see this thread is focussed on river hippos, and I have not seen enough of them in the UK to comment. However, Pygmy hippos have a similar issue. Being essentially nocturnal forest animals, my ideal pygmy hippo exhibit would be an aquatic area with suitable viewing with access to a reasonable land area either heavily planted or just an enclosed area of woodland. Are there any exhibits people know of like that? I know Marwell has a large outside area but as I recall it was basically a field - not ideal for a forest animal.

 

[Il gattopardo]

I see this thread is focussed on river hippos, and I have not seen enough of them in the UK to comment. However, Pygmy hippos have a similar issue. Being essentially nocturnal forest animals, my ideal pygmy hippo exhibit would be an aquatic area with suitable viewing with access to a reasonable land area either heavily planted or just an enclosed area of woodland. Are there any exhibits people know of like that? I know Marwell has a large outside area but as I recall it was basically a field - not ideal for a forest animal.

The enclosure for Pygmy hippos at Zoo du Bassin d'Arcachon (France) comes probably close to what you mean.
Its a spacious walk through aviary for African birds and Pygmy hippos. Densely planted with a pond. Hope the water is deap enough for diving.