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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo: Baby Hippo Nap Time

Although the baby is still only nursing, it seems to be learning lots from mom, including trying to eat hay!

August 6, 2021

Itty bitty little hippo is ready for a nap! After a long day of swimming with mom and exploring its brand-new world, our 2-and-a-half week old hippo looks ready for a nap as mom, Zambezi, eats her dinner. Although the baby is still only nursing, it seems to be learning lots from mom, including trying to eat hay!

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