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Fiona the hippo’s little brother has a name after a worldwide contest
By: Shauneen Miranda | NPR
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CINCINATTI (NPR) — After thousands of suggestions from across the world, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden has named its baby hippo Fritz. Fritz’s sister is Fiona, who caught the… Read More
Fiona the hippo is officially a big sister. Bibi’s baby has arrived at the Cincinnati Zoo
By: Tana Weingartner | WVXU
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CINCINNATI (WVXU) — The wait is over. Bibi has given birth to a second hippo calf, making Fiona a big sister. The Cincinnati Zoo says a healthy full term hippo… Read More

Who Feeds Fiona? Cincinnati Zookeepers Make Sure There Are No Hungry Hippos
By: Jeff Lunden | NPR
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Fiona is a 3-year-old, 1,300-pound hippo, and she’s a growing girl. Her keeper, Jenna Wingate, is grateful to be able to work during the coronavirus crisis: “It feels good to be needed,” she says.

Cincinnati Zoo’s Premature Hippo Fiona Hits Big Milestone
By: Associated Press
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CINCINNATI (AP) — The Cincinnati Zoo is celebrating another milestone for its famous premature baby hippo. The zoo said Wednesday that Fiona has hit 1,000 pounds. The zoo acknowledges reaching that weight… Read More