It’s a boy! Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announces gender of baby hippo
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo announced the gender of their three-week-old Nile hippo on Thursday.
The announcement came through a watermelon provided by Water's Edge: Africa Lead Keeper Philip. The calf's father, 18-year-old Biko, chomped down on the fruit and revealed animal-safe blue food coloring.
Ladies and gentlemen, the time has arrived for the baby hippo sex reveal! The commissary team at #CMZoo prepared a special treat for the 18-year-old hippo; a watermelon with the insides dyed to match the sex of the baby. What color will it be? Watch for the 'smashing' reveal! pic.twitter.com/wJ5yVmGhQP
— CheyenneMountainZoo (@CheyenneMtnZoo) August 12, 2021
The calf was the first baby hippo born at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in 32 years. On July 21, CMZoo announced their 28-year-old hippo Zambezi gave birth on July 20.
At three weeks old, the baby boy weighs 115 pounds. According to CMZoo, his mother weighs about 3,000 pounds.
Learn more about the hippos at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo here.
