Pygmy Hippo

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LifespanUp to 43 years under human care

DietGrasses, herbs, leaves, roots, ferns and fallen fruit

HabitatNear rivers and streams in lowland forests

RangeEndemic to the upper Guinea forest of west Africa

The pygmy hippos

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Healthy hippos

To maintain a healthy population of pygmy hippos under human care, there is a need to enhance and diversify their gene pool, so as to ensure healthy and viable offspring are produced. To date, we have sent more than 24 pygmy hippos to zoos around the world to participate in global breeding programmes.

The IUCN Status

Endangered

At very high risk of extinction in the wild

Special Experiences

Pygmy Hippo Keeper Talk

Daily Pygmy Hippo Exhibit 2:30pm

Learn more about our wildlife from the people who know best — the keepers. In this interactive session, hear interesting quirks of the pygmy hippos from our keepers.

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Psota

Pygmy Hippopotamus

The princess of the lower hippo pool, Psota hails from a Polish zoo.

The bossy lass loves to assert herself on her mate Divo from time to time, to show him who's boss. The couple has a love-hate relationship which is steering more towards the love side of things.

Her favourite pastime is munching on her favourite food — corn & sweet potato.

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The pygmy hippos

Feeding quirks

The dung trail

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