This news is just too sweet and made our day, so, of course, we have to share it with you all! Viviana, a hippo on Kilimanjaro Safaris, is celebrating her 50th birthday! She recently celebrated her special occasion with a birthday “cake” crafted and curated by the Animal Nutrition team, featuring all her favorite foods, including sweet watermelon.

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Did you know hippos are surprisingly fast on land and can crunch an entire watermelon in one bite? When she is not eating some of her favorite foods, Viviana enjoys relaxing in her pools and spending time with her best hippo friends, Tuma, Tequila, and Ramona. She’s been a beloved favorite at the park for years, and this milestone only highlights her continued importance to the park. Happy birthday, Viviana!




Check out this special video from Viviana’s caretakers at Animal Kingdom to get a closer look at her birthday celebration!

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