Fiona from the Cincinnati Zoo will become a big sibling this summer

According to the zoo, Tucker (18 years old) arrived at the zoo in September 2021.

He immediately fell in love with Bibi (23 years). The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Species Survival Plan Program (SSP), which is responsible for managing the health and diversity of the hippo population at North American zoos, recommended that the pair be bred.

Christina Gorsuch, Cincinnati Zoo’s director for animal care, stated that although we didn’t plan to have a baby so soon, nature made away and ignored us. “Most contraception methods, whether in humans or hippos, are not reliable. This time, the dose that was effective previously for Bibi didn’t prevent her from becoming pregnant.

You guessed it – Fiona is going to be a big sister!! Bibi’s big bundle of joy is expected to arrive late summer 2022! https://t.co/IcUiKPE8qI pic.twitter.com/XnQzd8mEJo
— Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) April 11, 2022