Premature Baby Hippo Fiona is 4 Months Old - Cincinnati Zoo

It’s hard to believe that Fiona is 4 months old! We celebrate how far she’s come in those few short months. She was born on January 24, six weeks premature and weighing only 29lbs. Average birth weight for a hippo is 55-100 pounds. She required 24-hour critical care for several months. During that time she gained millions of loyal fans that have been following her progress and rooting for her health. We can now say she is a healthy young hippo, weighing in at 254 pounds this morning, and has mastered the art of navigating deep water. She is interacting face to face with both of her parents daily through a protective barrier, working toward a family reunion in the future. We are hoping that visitors will be able to see her this summer and will keep you posted on when that might happen. We can’t wait to see what the next 4 months have in store!
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[@megamillion2461]

I wish you a fast and quick recovery after that terrifying bite

[@kampdog]

With all the medical issues I have seeing this little baby makes me feel warmth and love all over for awhile. Thank you Fiona and zoo staff.

[@fymf2011]

What do you have?

[@Randomusername822]

I wish you luck

[@yashkaran1]

@@fymf2011 medical issues

[@macbird-lt8de]

her eyes are bad and she cant see the baby hippo dum dumb @@yashkaran1

[@diabeticmonkey]

That leg bite was the most vicious thing I’ve ever seen

[@alechis]

lol dashie

[@TheSeanoops]

She almost lost the leg.

[@bdgrey]

It won’t be so adorable when it’s amphibious attack cow phase is complete

[@big_e7]

Just wait until it grows up and tries it again

[@r.g.o3879]

Oh yes!!! I was positive that leg was going to have to come off lol

[@videonmode8649]

00:56 Can we all take a minute to appreciate the little muppet mouth it makes after trying to nom someone?

[@jasondaveries9716]

adorable

[@tlfortynine]

That’s now, oh how fast she grew

[@Hidfuskno]

I came here just to see that clip lol

[@abooalatv1557]

@@Hidfuskno i came here to see everything

[@mirteshappy1]

The level of cuteness is off the charts!! ❤

[@dennisraymond881]

You're absolutely right... How are you doing over there hope you're having a wonderful day.

[@-MochiWochi-]

Just wait until you two look at a baby pygmy hippo

[@yesidmoreno7280]

♥

[@piper2834]

0:54 is the most precious nom I’ve seen

[@k31ra_39]

Omg it's so cute

[@ripper2665]

Son of a bitch had it coming

[@davidblair9877]

Truly unspeakable savagery.

[@loganakabboycheeky6743]

I literally play this constantly in my home for my kiddos and myself. We love that baby hippo chomp♡

[@xx_elwood_xx3779]

Nothing brings me more joy than watching this

[@Bigbaymonstermare]

RIGHT????! It’s saved in my KZbin folder called“so you’re having a bad day...”

[@user-gr7bs1tc1o]

@@Bigbaymonstermare ٠

[@kaksnpasksn8930]

El peluche de El peluche de Sonic

[@kaksnpasksn8930]

Quieres saber quién es Sonic Dime sí o no

[@neyvisantos4338]

Pppkop

[@disrael5199]

Fiona has come such a long way! Thank you to everyone that has taken care of her as she grows up. Can't wait to see her interact with her mom and dad.

[@Powerranger-le4up]

She has already been interacting with them through a barrier. Once the vets and the keepers feel comfortable enough, Fiona will share the same enclosure as her parents.

[@twraven1]

Four legged babies are so cute. Amazing how she instinctively know to hold her breath under water.

[@r.g.o3879]

There is so much love and dedication by the staff to keeping that little preemie baby alive!! Fritz is cute but he can't hold a candle to his big sister Fiona and just seeing what a big, beautiful and healthy hippo she's grown into is just amazing. And that leg bite will never be forgotten by all of us who sat by our phones and computers day after day hoping that she would survive! That's an amazing family and they have provided us many years now of entertainment and happiness

[@DCONightingale]

Seeing her with the tubes in her snout is heartbreaking. But seeing how happy she is in the water is makes it all worth it.

[@susanteatree9149]

She is 10 times cuter in person! 😍

[@dennisraymond881]

You're absolutely right... How are you doing over there hope you're having a wonderful day.

[@nawbruhawhellnaw]

@@dennisraymond881 yeah

[@geography_joe]

I saw her today omg… shes huge now!!

[@BJJSubArtist]

1:46 Smelled those feet and died. :(

[@raymorrison7034]

This little hippo is the cutest thing I am so glad she survived

[@lisawilliams7859]

Fiona was the cutest baby Hippo I've ever seen!!!

[@bednayalisa]

Нас всех объединяет чувство любви к этому удивительному существу. Наблюдая за Фионой испытываешь чувства, которые исчезли из нашей жизни. Спасибо служителям зоопарка за возможность сопереживать, радоваться, умиляться и восхищаться этим чудом!

[@trapperkeeper9676]

It's remarkable how much sweet Fiona is thriving! (And how fast she seems to be growing!) Thank you for all your tireless efforts, and thank you for sharing with us.

[@user-rl8ef6jl4y]

How one animal can bring so much joy to so many people. All these people taking care of fiona are blessed.

[@archary]

0:56 arugh the yummy snack human

[@smartcrackrr8265]

That little lick on the glass at 1:06 is so cute!!!!! Love her so much😙❤

[@tatianaolivares3659]

Smart Crackrr mlep

[@mariamargarita4386]

I just got a teary eye!! Thank you for sharing her journey with us!!

[@paulinaangulo8907]

locas

[@badguysalwaysdie]

1:18 awwwwww 😍😘

[@Gr8p3]

I'm here to see people mention that leg bite.

[@GrinningElf]

She's so adorable and has grown so beautifully!!!

[@MistakezWeRMade_]

OMG I WANT HER

[@mahmoud90sayed83]

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[@Ernest0591]

When she'll grow, she'll became a walking submarine.

[@matthewsantos5578]

Wtf lol a sub really

[@fredrikbjorklund4008]

N Rod s

[@KiondreHendrix-wv8ru]

So adorable ❤

[@dma69nyc]

Love the leg chomp and eating the water falling in the shower. So adorable 😍 💖 💕 💓 💗 🦛

[@adrienebailey9010]

I don't think I have ever seen something so sweet. Fiona is just a great big baby. You ppl are so amazing for giving her so much love and kindness. God see all and knows all and I am sure he's very pleased.🌺🌺🌺💕💕💕💖💖💖

[@SlitheryPoppy4]

0:24 Those little sounds...

[@eliastheredbird5537]

It sound like a pig

[@mishelelesser575]

🏆And the award for best Reality TV show star goes to baby Fiona.....👏🏻👏🏿👏🏽👏🏼👏🏼👏🏾👏🏽👏🏿👏🏿 I can't wait for season two.

[@sylviasoffgridhawaiianhome8390]

Precious little Darling girl!! Every little thing is a milestone. She has the best of care and love!!❤❤❤

[@theresehopkins1581]

I have been watching these Fiona videos for years.... she's alive because of your 💘 love.... what a perfect testimony!!!!!!

[@rogerrogerroger0160]

It’s so cute when he or she rolled in the water😃

[@sharonpeters5298]

Fiona and her team have overcome her being a preemie. Congratulations to you all. I'm not sure I could leave her to let her go out with Bibi and Henry and be a hippo. She is so sweet!

[@jametalboy]

Cute hippo bay, taking shower and drinking water at the time... Such an incredible swimmer... One day he/she will become a huge giant... God bless the zoo/sanctuary for taking care of this hippo baby

[@user-us9pb8uz7d]

Этот бегемотик -- сладкий, милый малыш! Он совершенно очарователен! Пока смотрела этот ролик, улыбка не сходила с моего лица! Благодарю тех, кто заботится о животных и даёт возможность всем нам наслаждаться увиденным!☺️♥️

[@ediekoller1144]

Happy 4 Months Birthday Fiona !!!!! . I am so proud of u and wow now your a whopping 254 lbs ..that is fantastic. Soon you'll be in the pool with your Mom and Maybe your Dad! You have been a joy to watch these 4 months too! Thank You !! Thank You ! THANK YOU TEAM FIONA CINCINNATI STAFF... YOUR THE BEST!!!!!!!

[@athenna101]

She is the highlight of 2017 thus far. (ಥ﹏ಥ) She is so cute...she always makes me tear up a little. I would fly from California just to see her! I love you Fi! Keep growing strong!

[@kombokhan]

I'd drive from Texas to go on a date with you

[@marcinsuchenek4270]

Masza i niedźwiedź bajka po polsku

[@erkantav3410]

Berlin lkd aşk N .Ö šřšfkzhi 88554414080

[@ramirezlaura552]

Berlin than you

[@myssbi7549]

Ajadi

[@shinoboo2470]

1:11 me in the shower

[@GigaBraumChad]

You drink the shower water?

[@user-ie2hp6do9m]

@@GigaBraumChad LOL

[@bigfloppa5731]

@@GigaBraumChad I fill my mouth with the shower water and then spit it out. Don’t ask why

[@SuttleFear]

@@bigfloppa5731don’t worry man, I also fill my mouth with your shower water and spit it out

[@moekitsune]

​@@bigfloppa5731Don't let anyone tell you that's weird because it's something that makes you unique

[@bro-rockmobamba28]

this is probably the sweetest thing I've seen

[@Vinniyah.]

How she bit that lady leg 😂😂💗

[@TikiHi77]

I have enjoyed watching Fiona grow. She is cute, funny and interesting. It's also been a learning experience.

[@jodiebusson6133]

How precious is she❤? It almost brings tears to my eyes. I want to hold her and play with her and love her!!! These people at the Cincinnati Zoo are truly caring, loving and amazing people- kudos to them for being so dedicated in their work.

[@GD-yl5qx]

Meu coração vai derreter com essa mordidinha da Fiona. Que fofa

[@rabaile1]

Isn't she fabulous? I love that little girl. BRAVO to her ACE CARE TEAM. :o)

[@kimberlytobias8381]

She's come a long way & just getting cuter.😊😊

[@khansaddam9961]

Kimberly Tobias 57z8ourosu5₩

[@johngonzo9671]

Those hippos are so sweet !!

[@weaponofmassconstruction1940]

We're so lucky to share the planet with animals 😢❤️

[@drbichat5229]

Congratulations and a big hug Fiona

[@PO-PANDA]

She saw her mom!!! Yay Fiona!!!

[@ppppssss7971]

Fiona is soo cute, I love 💘 the way she expresses her gratitude with her little mouth 💕💗💖💓❤♥. Oh she's just GORGEOUS 😍

[@vickipalladeno5334]

Such a sweetheart...just keeps trying ❤

[@xxoosahara5234]

She is the physical form of a derp. The cutest derp that ever lived!

[@the_priest_of_holy_moon_cult]

Its wonderful to see this adorable baby grow

[@jorgeegrojjorge]

A gift from nature, the cutest thing ever ❣

[@s.sonlinedhamma]

cute Baby Hippo!

[@tungtham348]

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[@hippo-potamus]

Upvote please: WE NEED A BABY FIONA LIVE CAM!

[@hippoboii5387]

hippo potamus I

[@christopherfabritius2963]

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[@alonadanyluk430]

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[@charlesadrianalluvida7890]

Tiger kill six poeple

[@naseergohar9453]

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[@amyglo]

Love Fiona!!! She's so sweet!!!!

[@Ernest0591]

Tomorrow, she'll became a walking submarine.

[@jazminecarrera4807]

Amy Glo yeah

[@jazminecarrera4807]

She is cute

[@vineetaparashar7148]

Amy Glo

[@alexianicole7268]

So adorable! God's creation is so beautiful and heart melting

[@muffs55mercury61]

Fiona's gratitude still shows five & a half years later. She's still a big baby.

[@paulkowalik6344]

She is so sweet, great job by the people taking care of her.

[@ssbf1095]

It's been so much fun watching her grow and all the hard work going in to making sure she thrived. You all have done a great job!

[@luluthechiweenieandmom3720]

God Bless you sweet Fiona 💖💖💖

[@phelypecb9656]

So cute

[@Alusnovalotus]

LuLuTheChiweenie And Mom he did. Made her a cute hippo

[@simonemaria4702]

💙👽🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦🐑🐭🐺

[@sethtone8634]

what a beautiful dog rescue!!

[@karensimons9260]

What an amazing, wonderful experience just watching Fiona's team put their all into saving Baby and nurturing her! Exhausting, too. Great people😅 Fiona has been a special being from Day One😊❤

[@herculesmwp7983]

It's adorable how could anyone dislike this video.

[@keniacala3769]

This hippo is so cute and funny and sweet

[@hedwigperuga2897]

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[@edinhocampelo4860]

Claro varalho

[@luanymsilveira8983]

Vice mora em brasil?, pq vc e eu somos os únicos falando da mesma língua

[@wuacal9889]

@@hedwigperuga2897 😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻😻♥️♥️♥️♥️👌😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🧜🧜🧜🧜🤽👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👦‍👦👨‍👩‍👦‍👦🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦌🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦌🦌🦌🦌🦌🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🐮🦛🦛🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🐴🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🦄🐴🐴🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛

[@adrienebailey9010]

Fiona always brightens up my day.

[@blablashiba]

i fall in love with those ears they’re small and moving just like rhino 🦏 ^^

[@deplorablekj6244]

💕💕💕#TeamFiona So awesome to watch her development with her team! Keep em coming, what an awesome job to have!

[@damariscruz321]

Happy 4th month birthday to Fiona! She's grown so much since her birth. She is doing so well because of the excellent care she has received. Keep up the good work.

[@ellenstewart1333]

Damaris Cruz no

[@ellenstewart1333]

On👹

[@hollymthws228]

Thanks for being hero's to little critters like this. The world is less awful with such beautiful beasts in it.

[@johngonzo9671]

Now that's a Career that pays off in more ways then money can ever . Shout out to the Heroes those People and all animals care takers and rescuers putting animals lives first .

[@zanycatt17]

Looooove!! Thanks for showing this, some of my favorite clips!! Go Fiona!

[@aaronjay4896]

That leg nibble was cute

[@roblynclemmons6104]

I could watch her ALL day!!

[@breahannabeals6289]

She is so precious. I love baby hippos 😍

[@Writer6608]

She makes my heart so happy!!!

[@nannetteoswalt4138]

I love this sweet girl.

[@andydudley1775]

i love watching this baby grow up

[@Kim-lc3fv]

Great going, Fiona. And loads of thanks to your dedicated team! (We need a hippo emoji) 😉

[@loppyhero7196]

🦛

[@erik-001-]

🦛

[@chateaupig826]

Wat a sweetie 💕 Baby Hippo's and Rhino's are up there as the cutest babies ever invented 😊😊💕💕

[@icewolf6062]

They’re just the cutest potatoes

[@guillermocervantes2097]

Si djd2 te fue no te preocupes todo va djdjtii3

[@guillermocervantes2097]

Jwjt😫😲

[@user-kk5tz2lq6f]

Just too cute

[@thesandmoose765]

0:53 pictured: a vicious hippo attack.

[@MsJubjubbird]

yeah. you might die from the cuteness

[@cathydiane2558]

“Human, prepare for die.” (Nom)

[@robduffy100]

0:54

[@alisapinard8321]

love this progression! so cute!

[@acerodriguez6884]

Cutest ever

[@noraesquivel7595]

I love Fiona she’s so beautiful happy for everyone ❤️

[@johanagonzalez29]

Increíble ❤ es demasiado lindo el hippo ❤

[@morocco585]

How can anyone dislike all this cuteness

[@Doctor-Stoppage]

Baby Hippopotamai are among the cutest things I have ever seen.

[@onatarabandrui8375]

Fiona is absolutely precious 💖

[@hectormalicea8689]

She's so adorable

[@yerlinaguilar5818]

Hector Me wkAlicea

[@babypuppy1455]

Oh~~How adorable he is:)

[@guadalupesandoval1812]

Si

[@simonemaria4702]

oi🐗🐖🐴📵📳🔞

[@Roy1]

you people deserve a medal. Well done

[@Albanus35]

Hats off for your work!

[@christapinder8205]

Awwww she's so cute

[@andresx9752]

Pero que preciosura ❤

[@Amanecer458]

Todos los animales son adorables cuando son bebés

[@estebangeai]

Bucadochiste Españoles

[@nadianievas267]

Que lindo

[@GG_Messi]

😊❤

[@GG_Messi]

😊 ce bonito

[@micro_hc]

She’s adorable

[@JB10214]

This is such a cute baby! Aaaa so cute! 😊❤

[@khmerrcsouljah]

Dang it fiona my manliness takes a hit every time i see your cutey face.

[@TienNguyen-fh7yy]

khmerrcsouljah ô

[@artbyjco1124]

khmerrcsouljah 😍💕🙈😂💘😘🤷🏼‍♀️🇰🇿🎌🇯🇪🇮🇹🇵🇳🇰🇪🇱🇹🌁🌇⛩🌠🌇🛤

[@wendyanimationschannel3509]

Awww So Cute Baby Hippo Fiona I'm Super Cute I Love Adorable 😍😍😍❤❤❤ Baby Hippo Fiona For Christmas 🎅