Premature Baby Hippo Fiona Gets a Ramp for Her Pool - Cincinnati Zoo

Fiona is up to 73 pounds and is getting a little too heavy for her care staff lift in and out of the pool. So, she's learning to use a ramp. When she first saw the ramp, she needed some coaxing to step on it. After a few days, she went up and down with little assistance. Way to go #TeamFiona!

[hippo-potamus]

She is so precious! Melts my heart. <3

[sweetg]

Five years later and I still enjoy watching these Baby Fiona videos. Now she has a baby brother!

[bigjake]

I loved when she decided to lie down instead of going up the ramp.  It's amazing how cute and friendly baby hippos are when adult hippos are among the meanest and most aggressive of all animals.

[karenhorvath]

I love watching Fiona grow. Thanks to her caregivers for taking such good care of her!! <3 <3 <3

[jnicolebean]

"You can do this!"



Sits down in defiance.

[judyivie]

The cutest creature. I just cannot get enough of her story.

[rocknroller]

I love how Cincinnati has gone above and beyond for Fiona. Sending positive vibes and lots of love from Canada.

[anthonyg]

I never would have thought of a hippo being cute. But Fiona is beyond cute. She a precious little girl.

[flxgld]

You just can't help it...how many Men thought they were to tough to keep flicking on Fiona vids to check on her...So happy for her

[rosebelle]

I think my heart just exploded from the overload of cuteness, joy and love that overfloweth in this video update on sweet Fiona.

[rabaile]

She is SO cute -- and better trained than my dogs -- ha! That ramp must have a really nice no-slip surface on it. THANKS for the update, Annette :o)

[abinatorholmes]

Wow Fiona you look much bigger now!! She so cute!! Keep up the good work guys

[BrutusTJustice]

She's the sweetest little hippo.Cute beyond measure.

[mariaelenacabrera]

beautiful baby ❤️ I'm soooo happy she is so much better Thank God and the wonderful staff for their hard

[WooWoo]

I get ridiculously excited when I see a new Fiona video posted. Everyone working with Fiona is a blessing bc she is obviously doing so well! Please keep posting!!

[oldpokemonmaster]

I love her attitude and then the care staff saying "put your big girl panties on" lol I could have a total shit day... Watch Fiona and it turns my day around and makes me so happy! And a big thank you to everyone that cares for her. Thank you!

[Robin-xtyo]

(0:19) so cute and funny. Fiona first sees the ramp and she flops down, like No Way, I'm Not Gonna Touch That Thing! Ya Ain't Moving Me!

[robinhardin]

Such good care givers. I adore seeing her make such great progress

[charsbabushka]

Sooo darn precious. What a job to have. I just love Fiona and her keepers.

[cathyb]

She's so adorable! I just love watching her progress each day.