Celebrating a Year with Mini-Hippo Toni: Preparing for Departure from Berlin Zoo
Happy Birthday, Toni the Famous Dwarf Hippo!
- Berlin Zoo played host to Toni's first birthday bash, decorating the enclosure with an ice cream cake shaped like a '1,' edible carrot candles, and a smorgasbord of peanuts for one lucky hippo.
Toni, the beloved dwarf hippo, celebrated her birthday with a special treat. She shared a delicious fruit-filled ice cream cake and a hefty helping of peanuts with her mom, Debbie. The jubilant occasion was attended by her dedicated caretakers, who couldn't help but join in on the festivities.
While this birthday was particularly momentous, it was tinged with a touch of sadness. Mammal curator and biologist Florian Sicks revealed that Toni will likely be moving to another zoo later this year, as part of the European breeding program.
Summer presents an ideal opportunity to bid farewell to this beloved creature and witness one final adventure with Toni in the Berlin Zoo.
Toni, now weighing around 100 kg, is in fantastic health and high spirits. As an infant, she weighed just under 3.5 kg. Animal keeper Lucas Baum reported that she's cheerful, eating well, and enjoying life to the fullest.
Toni's online presence remains thriving, bringing joy to millions of people across the globe. Videos and photos of Toni continue to captivate her fans, as she joins an internet-famous "girl gang" featuring Moo Deng in Thailand, Poppy in the USA, and Haggis in Scotland. Moo Deng even took the time to send Toni a heartfelt greeting during a video call.
Despite extensive research, little is known about the details of Toni's move to another zoo. It's best to check with the Berlin Zoo for the most recent updates regarding her transfer. Keep your eyes peeled for more adventures with Toni and her fellow dwarf hippo counterparts online!
Toni's home-and-garden, her enclosure at the Berlin Zoo, was transformed for her birthday, filled with an ice cream cake styled as a '1' and edible carrot candles, creating a festive lifestyle fitting for the famous dwarf hippo. Surrounded by her fans and caretakers, Toni celebrated with a delightful feast, including a variety of fruits and peanuts, while her fellow internet-famous animals like Moo Deng, Poppy, and Haggis, joined the celebrations virtually.
