The San Diego Zoo has a new addition. He’s Tony the baby hippo and we love him.
Tony was born on September the 22nd, a day which we would like to make into a national holiday, called The Day the World Became a Better Place. Or, just Tony Day. Whichever works. The zoo has just announced that he is indeed a male calf. Tony’s parents are named Funani and Otis, and he’s the 12th calf they’ve had.
Funani's #hippo calf is now 1 week old and we're still waiting to confirm whether it's female or male. Stay tuned! (📷: Alison Aber) pic.twitter.com/AdXJNRyENa
— San Diego Zoo (@sandiegozoo) October 1, 2017
He’s so perfect, he actually smiles in his sleep! What could he possibly be dreaming about?
Sweet dreams 🌙 (📷: Ion Moe) pic.twitter.com/wmrI8IHQOL
— San Diego Zoo (@sandiegozoo) November 6, 2017
He’s only 2 months old but already weighs in at 170lbs. Newborn hippos are typically between 55 and 110lbs of perfection; thanks for the tip SDZ! The San Diego Zoo’s twitter feed is lit with animal pictures and facts, for example, “hippos actually can’t swim. They’re so dense they just push off the ground.”
🏊🏼♀️ lessons are going swimmingly! 😉 Hippos actually can't swim. They're so dense they just push off the ground. https://t.co/35NnanHvnV pic.twitter.com/0Ywj3Jmu01
— San Diego Zoo (@sandiegozoo) October 28, 2017
Hopefully Tony and Fiona, America’s sweetheart, meet up in the future. Can you imagine the cuteness?!
It's the #FirstDayofFall and the first day ever for this newborn hippo–Funani's 12th calf! Come see the pair on Hippo Trail. pic.twitter.com/H3BBiQPSgs
— San Diego Zoo (@sandiegozoo) September 22, 2017
We’re literally dying over our pumpkin spice latte’s here. Do yourself a favor and follow the San Diego Zoo for Tony updates!
Taste testing the water. #TongueOutTuesday #BabyHippo pic.twitter.com/kYQQvbsd1J
— San Diego Zoo (@sandiegozoo) October 17, 2017
