Fiona the preemie hippo has passed the 200-pound mark and continues to grow and have tons of fun. She’s especially fond of being sprayed with the garden hose.

Fiona loves playing in the hose water just like her parents! ? #TeamFiona #fionafix pic.twitter.com/r2TKhhkgFb

— Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) May 1, 2017

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.

Fiona the preemie hippo turned three months old yesterday, and she continues to grow and develop her natural hippo abilities. After Team Fiona introduced her to a bigger pool, they raised the water level so she could work on her diving skills.

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