Lifespan
Up to 43 years under human care
Lifespan
Up to 43 years under human care
Diet
Grasses, herbs, leaves, roots, ferns & fallen fruit
Habitat
Near rivers & streams in lowland forests
Range
Endemic to the upper Guinea forest of west Africa
Learn more about our wildlife from the people who know best — the keepers. In this interactive session, hear interesting quirks of the pygmy hippos from our keepers.
The princess of the lower hippo pool, Psota hails from a Polish zoo. The bossy lass loves to assert herself on her mate Divo from time to time, to show him who's boss. The couple has a love-hate relationship which is steering more towards the love side of things. Her favourite pastime is munching on her favourite food - corn & sweet potato.