Fiona Update: Next Steps

Fiona the preemie hippo keeps getting stronger, but she’s not out of danger yet. Preemies are especially vulnerable to disease, so her care team must maintain a clean environment while also preparing Fiona for return to her parents. Here’s a member of the care team to explain what’s next for Fiona.




Thanks to Fiona fans Lois M. and Murray C.

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7 thoughts on “Fiona Update: Next Steps

  1. debg March 11, 2017 / 2:18 pm

    What a great video! Loved seeing the bigger hippos swimming, to compare to darling Fiona.

  2. Laura March 11, 2017 / 2:26 pm

    I didn’t realize that a group of hippos is called a “bloat”! I think we should change that to a “blorp” of hippos. It’s equally accurate, but not so rude!

  3. Duckie ? March 11, 2017 / 3:45 pm

    Just checked: Fiona’s over eighty pounds!

    • Smartypants March 11, 2017 / 5:03 pm

      And she’s round like she’s supposed to be, not skinny. It’s the little things – I remember when she first arrived, her little toenails weren’t even fully formed – they were splayed out like petals – and now her feet look like proper hippo feet. Yay Fiona!

      Thank you for the update Mike!

  4. Chase March 11, 2017 / 4:32 pm

    Oh Fiona updates always make me so happy!!

  5. allein ? March 11, 2017 / 5:01 pm

    Hippo photobomb!!

    • Smartypants March 11, 2017 / 5:33 pm

      Yes, and I think when something that size decides to photobomb you…you let them! 😀

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