Home Safari - Brazilian Porcupine Rico - Cincinnati Zoo

[@shmooperdoodle]

Can we talk about how amazing his nose is? I am dying.

[@costernocht]

His nose is his glory!

[@desertrose1226]

Sweet nosey! I love it, and his sweet innocent baby eyes!

[@michellegarbarinorirs4255]

I love him and yes it is that AMAZING nose

[@anetapukacz7803]

I cannot talk about his nose because I cannot stop laughing! Soooo sweet🥰

[@elinkeykramme6511]

That nose is the most kissable nose ever, i both Want to boop it and kiss it, so yes i with you on that nose❤

[@DisneyUpBoilerUp]

He makes my heart so happy. His little nose is so cute and looks stuffy. I keep expecting him to sneeze 🤧❤️🥰❤️❤️

[@vintagelady1]

So cute it almost hurts, unless you bump into him--then it REALLY hurts! Who knew you could fall in love with a porcupine!

[@eichhornchenaufdembalkon5345]

Every time I see a video of Rico, I have a smile on my face. I love this little guy. 🥰

[@hennaw6842]

he's so cute i love him

[@desertrose1226]

Me too! He’s so so sweet!

[@r.g.o3879]

I love Rico and his cute little hands. Love how he eats peanut butter with his own little spoon!!!

[@jessicatharp6405]

I can't get over how cute he is and how he uplifts my day

[@nicolas8344]

Love for Rico what a sweet,gentle creature! Thank you Cincinnati Zoo for talking care of God creature!👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@aniciawong7784]

Rico is super adorable and intelligent! Pls take great care and protect all animal species, so that our future generations will still get to see them in the future. And they are important to our ecosystem too! Humans must protect all animals and not harm them!👌👍❤

[@CelticAngel555]

Rico is just gorgeous! I could watch him all day long. 🌽🍌🥬

[@christinatweet6580]

That tail's kinds ickky???

[@LadyStudio1]

Omg look at the cute little fingers holding the fruit. So cuuuuuuute

[@Robin-xt7yo]

Rico! He is so adorable!

[@f-puppet]

I love the chewing sound Rico makes 😍😍😍

[@lizlunch7066]

His nose is like a big pink eraser! So cute!

[@joybreeden366]

What an adorable, sweet animal. Thank you for this.

[@terrio5662]

Rico is so adorable 💗

[@ingepir9119]

Thank you ladies and Rico. This video was very interesting. Thank you for taking good care of the animals and nature in general. You are doing a great job that deserves a lot of respect. 🦔🍀🌹

[@markjohnson7400]

What a way to show how exciting an animal can be!

[@maxinevegasteele4717]

Adorable! I didn't know that they have little hands to hold onto food. Again Adorable.

[@sandydragoo900]

Rico is so cute and precious! He has made my day!

[@claranimmer7349]

He likes the same food as me. His nose, his eyes and his feet are so cute!

[@azalia1962]

Rico is amazing all over but now my dream is to touch his nose... His nose is adorable...

[@matthewabbyschannel9085]

His nose makes him sooooo cute! And the way he eats! So cute!! 🥰

[@kds365]

Videos of Rico eating corn got me through the pandemic

[@christinatweet6580]

SO cute......but, WHY??? One of life's mysteries..... 🌎🌳🌿🌱🌴. Eat seeds, Rico!!

[@c.a.5808]

Yep! Rico was such a joy to 👀.

[@suzannekick889]

I'm a 5th Grade teacher just beginning our remote learning. These videos are INCREDIBLY engaging and lend themselves to great further learning. THANK YOU!!

[@LisaApril]

Dried fruit it’s not good because it promotes tooth decay. Rico is absolutely beautiful! His little hands are charming. He has a sweet sweet face, a darling nose and the most beautiful quills that look like lovely hair Swept back off His face.

[@vintagelady1]

Maybe you missed it when they said his teeth grow continuously, so they would wear down like a rabbit's teeth. I expect there wouldn't be time for any decay. Also, I expect the zookeepers know what they're doing. I love his hands, too!

[@markblake2665]

Killer cuteness, how he so humble 😮😮 just took my feeling away😍😍

[@shanavanderhorst1701]

Just an adorable spikey soft boy 😍

[@awomanwonderful]

I love his nose!!! I love watching him eat corn on the cob! Reminds me of myself eating corn! 🤣

[@gitadasgupta7488]

He has such beautiful hands!! Uses them so elegantly 🤗❤️

[@boated915]

I love that the keepers looked like proud moms when he started climbing up :)

[@icraftcrafts8685]

Rico gets a reward for activities. But the way he eats his reward also deserves a reward :)

[@martachtman1285]

Rico's nose is sweet, he 's really great!

[@MCJ_4]

I. Love. RICO!!!! He is my favorite animal from the entire Cincinnati zoo!

[@desertrose1226]

Same!! All the animals are precious and beautiful but there’s just something extra special about dear little Rico! 🤍

[@susangroom3413]

That was really interesting what a beautiful porcupine.

[@helenpruzan6970]

Who doesn't love corn on the cob!!He is awesome!That nose is very impressive!💗

[@renatagorecka7247]

Rico!!! I love you!!! 🥰❤️🌹😍💖💋

[@maryloumckown9941]

Rico has the cutest nose💕

[@KillerFknWolf]

don't care how many spikes, still wanna cuddle him.

[@tracybowling97]

I ❤ Rico! He is such a cute little guy. Plus he has great taste in snacks!

[@dominica4799]

Such an adorable little critter

[@kindereggsaresupreme5783]

Thank you so much for making this video. Being a zoologist is my dream job, and this helps me get a lot of animal facts! I’m watching the new ones every day, and am loving it! He’s so cute and I hope he has a great day. ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@jenbecker8703]

This is such a fun and informative video - those sweet keepers are delightful and gave so much interesting information about cutie pie Rico, and Braziian Porcupines in general. Thank You I'm such a fan!

[@c.a.5808]

Yes, I agree there are some wonderful questions asked in the comments. Does he blink, baths ? Thank you, C. Z for educating us all, truly appreciate it 🙏

[@Ivar1231]

Rico such a gentleman

[@helenahopkinson381]

Rico is gorgeous I did not know that Porcupines had long tails. I have always wondered if Porcupines and Hedgehogs are related in anyway.

[@shantycrafts8491]

I just love Rico!

[@ameliamokarzel2761]

I have completely fallen in love with Rico❣

[@MrKabDrivr]

How cute can this thing be?

[@sarahmaj1044]

Very, very cute.

[@lauriegates5856]

Rico eating corn on the cob is the best.

[@jeaniee.6283]

when he was small. I watched that 472 times😁..... approx

[@brittanyhutcherson185]

We have loooovvvveeedddd seeing Rico!! Thank you so much!! 🧡🧡

[@btsarmylover6257]

Oh my goodness 😍 I love that nose of his, and his cute lil hands

[@lll7560]

Twomad

[@sandrajones5811]

I love his little face

[@kellibakeman6661]

This was so cool! Watching these with my four year old daughter is fun and I’ve learned so much about these animals too! Thank you ❤️

[@nickspencer420]

I love this little guy! 🙌

[@wandamateo1752]

I want Rico . How can you stand all that cuteness?❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️

[@angelalejzerowicz9670]

How adorable 🥰

[@anns1921]

Thank you so much for doing these videos!! Animals are wonderful to watch anytime but during this crazy time in the world right now it makes it even more special. What a cute little Rico and I so love his pink nose.

[@RedEye19]

❤ that schnoze.

[@trbus78]

He is so cute!

[@sedonastratton9243]

I am 10 and this is keeping me busy. Thank you!

[@janetclassen1144]

He has such good manners

[@Callaghanify]

This just made my day!! I learned so much! Rico is such a handsome porcupine 😍

[@FunnyFantasticFail]

So sweet 😍

[@carlj5609]

I like his nose and face

[@Myrnaocala57]

Rico is adorable!

[@mizzphitzbeta]

What a boopable nose he has 👀 💕

[@hilt999]

Quite a big oinky 🐽 I’d like to boop

[@FarmerFpv]

Rico is adorable, can't get enough of that cute snoot! I want to boop it, lol!

[@kathleenclark1866]

My Rico! Handsome boy. I love you buddy. I miss you .

[@Rythmica375]

I am dying from cuteness overload.

[@muku-ro7bh]

Richtig so man lässt sich durch nichts aus der Ruhe bringen....einfach Zucker❤️😘🥰und super schlau

[@chaoskitten1570]

Such a cute porcupine!!

[@mariaheredia6822]

Rico I love you sooooooooo much!❤

[@mysticalme1715]

Hi Rico 😍❤️🥰😘

[@sherylw4599]

I love his little snoot! *boop*

[@sherylw4599]

He moves fairly quickly!

[@JD-cp5js]

As Today doing my online school I can say doing this at home it is very interesting

[@nm2795]

Such a cute nose!!! Thank u so much for sharing.

[@alissabono1315]

he's awesome

[@grandmalovesmebest]

Too cute! I don't think I've seen one before in such detail. Thank you for a great video.

[@galaxycat5834]

Thank you for sharing this with all of us ❤️ it's nice to remember that we are all apart of nature and the world will continue on.

[@brandymays7995]

We love the opportunity to learn more about these animals from home...thank you!

[@hammerheadxray8152]

Good lord little Rico is adorable

[@lisabarber3010]

He’s the best 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@atiffany83]

It's so awesome that you all are doing these videos for the kids stuck at home. Very entertaining and educational!

[@elenavivi2662]

Rico is just too adorable! 😍💚

[@feeberizer]

He's adorable! I thought he was a stuffed animal at first. Thank you for sharing Rico with us.

[@enGINeeringChic]

Jeez... You just ramped up the cuteness to level 💯. Awesome.

[@christinatweet6580]

cuteness OVERLOAD??? 🥰❤️

[@ashleyskrocki3375]

soooooooooooooooooooooooo cuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuute!

[@mjuliamorris]

thank you cincinatti zoo, this is great! love Iona rico and your ocelot. what a wonderful response to our confinement! heart heart heart

[@laurasparkman2660]

How good is his sense of feel

[@meganlegassie676]

so cute

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

He's ADORABLE!

[@蛋與妹妹的生活扎記]

Awww....awwww.....how sweet and adorable is this little creature Rico....oh...that big pink nose.....those sweet eyes...

[@WTCELSO]

It's so FLUFFY!!!!!!!!!!!

[@amandamalo5590]

I didn't know porcipines were nocturnal. That's cool!

[@soulstarmusiclover1254]

She's cute with her big fluffy nose...very interesting video.

[@Saraseeksthompson0211]

I want to cuddle porcupines. Which is terrible for me haha

[@kimb868]

I am in love 😻🥰🥰 he is so squishy and cute looking ❤️❤️❤️

[@FlyKiwi]

I came expecting lots of vocalising, like Kemosabe at Animal Wonders, but it was great to see Rico clambering about the place!

[@helensophia2900]

Rico is INCREDIBLE,I LOVE him❤️But I must ask,why is this beautiful animal in capitivity?

[@foffjerkholes4995]

So people can meet them and love them. In turn, learn to protect the ones in the wild and make sure we do not destroy their habitats.

[@katyp.2495]

I think he was born in Cleveland zoo, so probably not a contender for release.

[@matthewheeke4377]

I do have a question……. Where can I get one? Lol. He is so stinking adorable!!!