Hip-Hippo-Hooray! Disney Celebrated National Hippo Day

Did you know yesterday, February 15, was National Hippo Day?! While our thoughts were on Presidents’ Day, apparently there was also reason to celebrate hippos! Check out the sweet photos and details Disney shares below in celebration of their hippos.

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As shared on Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment Facebook page: “Hip-Hippo-Hooray, it’s #NationalHippoDay! #DidYouKnow these enormous amphibious mammals don’t swim? They walk along the bottom of the water and then use their webbed toes to gracefully push themselves up. Hippos can also hold their breath for up to five minutes underwater or on land, so keep your eyes peeled to see if they’re sun bathing or going for a dip during your next Kilimanjaro Safaris adventure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. #DisneyAnimals #WaltDisneyWorld #hippos #hippopotamus”

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Is it just us or are hippos somehow adorable in their strange looking way?! Well, even though we’re a day late in celebrating, we can enjoy these sweet hippos any day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Just take a ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris! Happy National Hippo Day!