Mark Tewes News Today

It's World Hippo Day, and the Cincinnati Zoo is celebrating by sharing fun facts about the hippo bloat.

Bibi the hippo, the world’s most patient mother, turned 25 years old on Wednesday. Born Feb. 7, 1999, the over-3,000-pound hippo hails from St. Louis. She now calls the Cincinnati Zoo home.

It's lucky number 7 for the Cincinnati Zoo's most famous and beloved residents!

Fiona's zookeepers say while she's always been energetic and lovable, it's been the arrival of her little brother that's brought out a different side of her.

Could Fiona's future mate already be in Hippo Cove? Her zookeepers break down what future plans currently are.

As Fiona celebrates her seventh birthday this week, zookeepers tell us while she and her brother, Fritz, have your normal sibling rivalry, they can bring the best out of one another, too.

Born Feb. 7, 1999, the over-3,000-pound hippo hails from St. Louis. She now calls the Cincinnati Zoo home.

After a year that saw her joyously welcome her new baby brother Fritz, Fiona - the Cincinnati Zoos superstar hippo - celebrated her sixth birthday with a cake to match the occasion.

The Cincinnati Zoo's beloved hippo Fiona turned 6 years old, and she celebrated in a big way.

The Cincinnati Zoo's beloved hippo Fiona turned 6 years old, and she celebrated in a big way.