Inquiring minds want to know what it’s like being a baby pygmy hippo—and the staff at Tanganyika Wildlife Park didn’t disappoint! They’ve spent the last several months sharing daily updates on Mars, ...

Hippos are among the most iconic animals in Africa and hold the distinction of being the third-largest land mammal living on Earth today after elephants and white rhinos. On top of their huge size, ...

A newborn pygmy hippo is splashing into the New Year at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia. On Tuesday, “Iris and her 3-week-old calf were moved into the zoo’s indoor pool area for some hippo ...

CINCINNATI — Thursday the world got one of its first glimpses of Fiona's little brother, Fritz, exploring the hippo cove habitat with his mom Bibi at the Cincinnati Zoo. Fritz's first time exploring ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The newest star of the Metro Richmond Zoo is strutting her stuff, showing off thousands of years of natural instincts during her first experience swimming, just three ...

Metro Richmond Zoo is conducting a poll to name its baby pygmy hippopotamus born just before Christmas. Thousands of people cast their vote for name options for the baby hippo and the zoo has winnowed ...