Fiona is getting in deep now. The thriving preemie hippo is now swimming in up to four feet of water, staying underwater longer and propelling herself like a big blorpy torpedo. Look for an underwater roll, followed by a spirited game of tag with her caretakers.
But there’s more Fiona fun at the Cincinnati Zoo’s Fiona updates page, where you can see a replay of a live Facebook event with Fiona and her keepers last Friday.
Thanks to Fiona-watchers Lois M. and Daniel C.
Go Fiona! She’s a better swimmer than I ever was!
I love the she walks on her back legs ” look keeper I can walk just like you!”
I love when she rolls/flops down the slope. What a silly creature.
Is there no limit to her cuteness?
Baby Fiona isn’t such a baby anymore. She’s in the deep end of the pool, and she’s getting sooooo big!
I love watching Fiona grow and play. She couldn’t have done better (if she had to be a preemie) than to be born at the Cincinnati Zoo. Go, Fiona!
I confess, as I’m watching all these amazing Fiona videos, part of me is thinking: “And they PAY those people–like, a salary, actual money–to take care of Fiona! Curse you, Mathematics, for ruining my (long ago) career dreams!”
I hear you, Liz. Every time I watch videos of caretakers like this I’m jealous.
Blorpedo. Love it!