Yup yup. It reminds me of my 2 youngest children. My daughter is 8 years older then her lil brother. She used to jump on the trampoline with her cousin only to launch lil bro up 3 ft. Woops,here comes big momma to the rescue
I've noticed how Fritz and Fiona despite their age and size difference have become very close and like to play together. In the wild with a bloat of sometimes a couple dozen individuals Fiona would have had a few playmates about her age when she was little. Now Fritz and Fiona have become playmates as Fiona is still young. What's funny though is because of her being a preemie Fiona may never grow as big as her Mom Bibi or her Dad Henry. Tucker is a very large male and Fritz may eventually catch up in size! This has been a pleasure watching them for the last four or five years!!
R.G. O 🤗 Momma Bibi doesn't seem to want Fiona to get to close to Fritz, everytime he goes near Fiona, mom will come and bop or push her away, when it's Fritz that goes where Fiona is And Bibi follows him everywhere he goes all the time 👀🙃😍
I think BIBI trust FIONA and TUCKER now. She is now being more possessive of FRITZ. Its not just being a good mother she truly loves him because he is special. I saw her in one video with FIONA and another with TUCKER being loving. She still loves them very much. Its tough love. 🦛🦛🦛🦛💯❤🥰
For those that say their enclosure is too small. We only see a small portion through a window. I am sure there is much more room that we just don't see
Hippo Cove is actually pretty large. The water area is seen thru 5 or 6 windows. It may look crowded but that's just because the hippos are usually bunched together. There is also an indoor enclosure where the hippos are kept when it's too cold for them to be outside. The indoor enclosure includes a good size pool for them as well as several rooms that can be used to separate them as needed.
I appreciate your truthful comment here, that you *hope they are happy, instead of assuming they are. We humans tend to presume things, and it's remarkable the number of comments people make about animals that assume they are happy.
Poor Fiona her little brother the little s*** but he's a baby remember but Fiona bless her gorgeous little heart she tries to play with her brother but Prince little troublemaker he knows that his mommy was right behind him aw he's adorable and Tucker's like keep the kid away from me for now because he is a little s*** he's adorable typical newborn but Mom is there to protect it I love him my sweet Fiona my beautiful family
Boy, Fritz got big! ha ha These hippos float around in the water like they were mermaids. They use their mouths the same way a Labrador uses his muzzle.
I DECLARE!!!...BIBI'S A SERIOUSLY OVER PROTECTIVE MOMMA CONCERNING FRITZY BOY!!! LOL!!!😆 AND POOR FI-FI HAS TO GET IN A LITTLE PLAYTIME WITH BABY BROTHER WHERE SHE CAN, BUT AT HER OWN RISK!!! LOL!!!😃 BIBI DON'T EVEN ALLOW TUCKER TO GET TOO CLOSE TO HIS OWN BABY BOY!!!😃💜😍🐘🐘🐘🐘 I LOVE'EM!!!😃🙋🙏➕👌👍 ...IF ANYONE ELSE READS THIS COMMENT, PLEASE DO YOUR PART IN HELPING ME TO ASK THIS SAME CINCINNATI ZOO TO FREE THEIR GENTLE GIANTS, ELEPHANTS TO A SANCTUARY TO LIVE THEIR BEST ELLIE LIFE!!!... THANKS!!!... AND YOU PLEASE PUT IN YOUR COMMENTS AS WELL!!!😊💜😍 🐘🐘🐘🐘🙋🙏➕👌👍
I agree that the elephants should be in a bigger sanctuary possibly even here in the states where they are safe from poachers or the dangers of guerilla warfare and other human violence. There are some parts of the states that are close to the environment of southern Africa without the violence! A plus is other endangered animal species from Africa such as Rhinos as well as water buffalo and impalas and gazelles along with a few predators could be added to create a more authentic feel. Visitors to parts of the sanctuary from all over the states could visit in safety and at much lower cost than flying to Africa! It might not be exactly like Africa but it would be a way to preserve many animals that might be in danger back in Africa!!!
I agree Cincinnati is one of the best zoo's in the world and they need to make their living arrangements much much bigger I totally agree for hippopotamus they need something four times a size that they're in for citizens let's protest they deserve better
@@Abbad1579 I didn't realize that I thought they were from what I could read some of the caption said one of the best shoes in the United States I guess I was wrong whatever the case may be that hippos like them and they're so famous and I'm sure they're making a ton of money off of them they definitely need better Arrangements much much better and bigger living facility
Well actually hippos argue and charge each other often. Bibi is just being a protective mum, like any mum. Trust me in the wild they are far more aggressive then this
@@judycook4314 My thoughts exactly. Hippos are extremely territorial. In Africa they kill more people than lions or crocodiles. Sadly, the family probably needs to be broken up especially to add to the gene pool in the US hippo populations in zoos.
That is normal in any bloat in the wild. The mother must introduce the calf to the bloat. She must be careful because the calf is tiny and couldn't easily be hurt even if by accident.
Judy Cook 🤗 I Absolutely Agree‼ Bibi doesn't seem to want Fritz to be near anyone but her, whenever he goes near Fiona or Tucker, Bibi will come and bop or push "Them" away from Fritz‼ 👀😢🙃
Why doesn't a corporate 500 company have the compassion to adopt and response her these hippopotamus someone like McDonald's., These hippos can be their mascots and their sponsors and or brand,,
The main viewing area is an enclosed tunnel so all the noise echoes, then add in a lot of high pitched children screaming and you wish you had earplugs.
Hippos need to be able to runnnnn. This is why i hate zoos. Animals this big need to be on acres of land. No different then orcas in seaworld kiddie pools
No, Bibi is not hurting Fiona ~ she is correcting Fiona, as this is her first exposure to a baby. Bibi's job is to protect her baby Fritz, as she protected Fiona as a baby. Once the correction is made, they all carry on as one happy family 💖
@@tri7205 My view is Bibi, Tucker, Fiona and Fritz have excellent care living in Hippo Cove. They want for nothing, being provided the best food, veterinarian care, and love and support from the Hippo Team. Their needs come first, over profit, which shows when availability is limited. They have access to the freshest water; they can choose to swim, to bask in the sun, or have playful times together. They feel love, from staff and visitors alike. Life would be so much harder in the wild, as their habitat decreases from man's need or greed for farmland or housing. I am confident they are all living their best lives at Hippo Cove 💖
That little Fritz is a stinker! He just gets up on his big sis knowing mama will come to the rescue!
Yup yup. It reminds me of my 2 youngest children. My daughter is 8 years older then her lil brother. She used to jump on the trampoline with her cousin only to launch lil bro up 3 ft. Woops,here comes big momma to the rescue
Totally!!!
🤗 Fritz keeps momma at Fiona and Tucker 😄 Momma follows him everywhere he goes 👀
You can tell that they are well cared for. ❤
Fritz was born with such a big personality 😂😊🦛
Oh yeah definitely knows that he's a Superstar ❤❤ Each and everyone of them are special in there own way.❤❤
*THEY ARE SUCH A BEAUTIFUL FAMILY !!!*
Do you ever think Bibi looks at Fritz and thinks 'I don''t remember Fiona being this much trouble.'
Lol that's hilarious 😂
Fiona was the warm up before Fritz 😂
Fritz is baby boy. He will be more mischievous and be more of a paw full.
Lol totally
@@anthonyg2554 Jaw full...
Fritz is surely a feisty little guy 🥰
Friz is like hi dad
We were there when Bibi was pregnant. My wife got me into the Fiona saga years ago.
Oh that must have been beautiful ❤
@@paulagola2307, how wonderful! That baby stole our hearts! She will always have mine❤
I've noticed how Fritz and Fiona despite their age and size difference have become very close and like to play together. In the wild with a bloat of sometimes a couple dozen individuals Fiona would have had a few playmates about her age when she was little. Now Fritz and Fiona have become playmates as Fiona is still young. What's funny though is because of her being a preemie Fiona may never grow as big as her Mom Bibi or her Dad Henry. Tucker is a very large male and Fritz may eventually catch up in size! This has been a pleasure watching them for the last four or five years!!
R.G. O 🤗 Momma Bibi doesn't seem to want Fiona to get to close to Fritz, everytime he goes near Fiona, mom will come and bop or push her away, when it's Fritz that goes where Fiona is And Bibi follows him everywhere he goes all the time 👀🙃😍
I think BIBI trust FIONA and TUCKER now. She is now being more possessive of FRITZ. Its not just being a good mother she truly loves him because he is special. I saw her in one video with FIONA and another with TUCKER being loving. She still loves them very much. Its tough love. 🦛🦛🦛🦛💯❤🥰
How funny! Fritz sliding right into the water to get Fiona. Mama was not happy😆
Just look at Fritz’s face, his eyes…..he’s full of mischief. He’ll be a hoof-full for Bibi.
I love hippo cove, such a beautiful family!!!!💖💓💞🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛🦛
Fiona IS the baby! She will always be the baby! Bad boy Fritz, don’t bite your 1/2 sister!
So sweet. Such cuteness overload folks 😊❤😊❤😊❤
I agree he is a stinker but Mom is so protected of him
Fiona is still #1 to me.🦛❤️
Great video of their interactions. Thank you for sharing 🥰
🦛 🦛 🦛 🦛 🦛 🥰 🦛🥹
I didn't realize how social they can be... thanks for the video
Family Dynamics - Never a Dull Moment!! 🦛🦛🦛🦛
Love watching that baby, memories of a little Fiona.
Mama is the BOSS !! 😂🦛
I can tell Tucker my his freckles. But can’t tell Bibi and Fiona apart anymore. 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
For those that say their enclosure is too small. We only see a small portion through a window. I am sure there is much more room that we just don't see
The Fiona the hippi Fan Page says it's much bigger. There are other videos showing it's bigger but think it should be bigger;)
Hippo Cove is actually pretty large. The water area is seen thru 5 or 6 windows. It may look crowded but that's just because the hippos are usually bunched together. There is also an indoor enclosure where the hippos are kept when it's too cold for them to be outside. The indoor enclosure includes a good size pool for them as well as several rooms that can be used to separate them as needed.
Donate if you think it should be bigger.
No there’s not. That’s all
@@Abbad1579 have you been there at all? I know the area is far bigger then this
Bibi is the boss, sorry Tucker lol
Fritz, is making a large statement
Awe tucker feelings are hurt
Denise Blackburn 🤗 He did look kinda hurt 😟😢
Lmfaooo poor Fiona fritz always trying to bite her
Good girl, Bibi ❤
That Lil fritz has a mind of his own. I just don't want Tucker to hurt him.
That's a freaking dinosaur
There might not be a more appropriate term for a group of animals than a "bloat of hippos"... except for possibly a "congress of baboons."
I am not that far from this Zoo. I am going to have to visit so I can see these beauties for myself.
Lovely family 💔💔💔💔
Fritz getting Fiona in trouble, little stinker!
Adorable 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Interesting watching them !!! Hope they are happy 😊
I appreciate your truthful comment here, that you *hope they are happy, instead of assuming they are. We humans tend to presume things, and it's remarkable the number of comments people make about animals that assume they are happy.
@@cacatr4495🤗Good Comment‼ ☑ I never thought about it that way 🤔🙂
Poor Fiona her little brother the little s*** but he's a baby remember but Fiona bless her gorgeous little heart she tries to play with her brother but Prince little troublemaker he knows that his mommy was right behind him aw he's adorable and Tucker's like keep the kid away from me for now because he is a little s*** he's adorable typical newborn but Mom is there to protect it I love him my sweet Fiona my beautiful family
Poor Fiona
only in a zoo would hipos have such pristine skin.
Boy, Fritz got big! ha ha These hippos float around in the water like they were mermaids. They use their mouths the same way a Labrador uses his muzzle.
Thank you for sharing. I love this little bloat.
Fritz is gaining weight.
They need a waaaay bigger enclosure for “naughty “ Fritz!!!!! Always causing trouble in fun!
Fritz won't stay in this bloat when he grows up.
This is an incredible video, so much happens!! Have you shown it to Cincinnati Zoo? I bet they would love to clip some of it
Thank you!
Wow what a roar
yo mama?
I love bibi
I DECLARE!!!...BIBI'S A SERIOUSLY OVER PROTECTIVE MOMMA CONCERNING FRITZY BOY!!! LOL!!!😆 AND POOR FI-FI HAS TO GET IN A LITTLE PLAYTIME WITH BABY BROTHER WHERE SHE CAN, BUT AT HER OWN RISK!!! LOL!!!😃 BIBI DON'T EVEN ALLOW TUCKER TO GET TOO CLOSE TO HIS OWN BABY BOY!!!😃💜😍🐘🐘🐘🐘 I LOVE'EM!!!😃🙋🙏➕👌👍
...IF ANYONE ELSE READS THIS COMMENT, PLEASE DO YOUR PART IN HELPING ME TO ASK THIS SAME CINCINNATI ZOO TO FREE THEIR GENTLE GIANTS, ELEPHANTS TO A SANCTUARY TO LIVE THEIR BEST ELLIE LIFE!!!... THANKS!!!... AND YOU PLEASE PUT IN YOUR COMMENTS AS WELL!!!😊💜😍 🐘🐘🐘🐘🙋🙏➕👌👍
I agree that the elephants should be in a bigger sanctuary possibly even here in the states where they are safe from poachers or the dangers of guerilla warfare and other human violence. There are some parts of the states that are close to the environment of southern Africa without the violence! A plus is other endangered animal species from Africa such as Rhinos as well as water buffalo and impalas and gazelles along with a few predators could be added to create a more authentic feel. Visitors to parts of the sanctuary from all over the states could visit in safety and at much lower cost than flying to Africa! It might not be exactly like Africa but it would be a way to preserve many animals that might be in danger back in Africa!!!
LISA COOPER 🤗 I Absolutely Agree‼💯 on the Overprotective Momma Bibi And her not even letting Tucker near his own son 👀😢🙃😍
I agree, although the zoo is in the process of building a much larger elephant enclosure! 💕
I agree Cincinnati is one of the best zoo's in the world and they need to make their living arrangements much much bigger I totally agree for hippopotamus they need something four times a size that they're in for citizens let's protest they deserve better
Cincinnati isn’t even a top 25 zoo in the us
@@Abbad1579 I didn't realize that I thought they were from what I could read some of the caption said one of the best shoes in the United States I guess I was wrong whatever the case may be that hippos like them and they're so famous and I'm sure they're making a ton of money off of them they definitely need better Arrangements much much better and bigger living facility
In the wild the males will eat the babies. But Mr. Tucker seems pretty easy going
Awww no is that really true?😢
🥰🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️ !!!!
the Kardashians of the hippo world!
April 2024: How much does Fritz weigh these days?
Are those tilapia? Did I see large bluegill mixed in?
可愛い😆
So cute 🦛🦛🦛🦛
As cute as Fritz is, his arrival seems to have added a lot of tension to their enclosure.
Well actually hippos argue and charge each other often. Bibi is just being a protective mum, like any mum. Trust me in the wild they are far more aggressive then this
@@SapphirasMama What you’ve said is certainly true. My thought was that the size of the enclosure may contribute to some of the stress.
@@judycook4314 My thoughts exactly. Hippos are extremely territorial. In Africa they kill more people than lions or crocodiles. Sadly, the family probably needs to be broken up especially to add to the gene pool in the US hippo populations in zoos.
That is normal in any bloat in the wild. The mother must introduce the calf to the bloat. She must be careful because the calf is tiny and couldn't easily be hurt even if by accident.
Judy Cook 🤗 I Absolutely Agree‼ Bibi doesn't seem to want Fritz to be near anyone but her, whenever he goes near Fiona or Tucker, Bibi will come and bop or push "Them" away from Fritz‼ 👀😢🙃
❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊
Who is Tucker?
I don't know why Bibi can't give some attention to Fiona too.
Animals are funny, she didn't get to have that immediate bond with Fiona like she is getting with Fritz, she is very protective with him
Why doesn't a corporate 500 company have the compassion to adopt and response her these hippopotamus someone like McDonald's., These hippos can be their mascots and their sponsors and or brand,,
Who is fiona’s dad?
He died. I can’t believe I can’t remember his name. Henry maybe.
Thanks! Yes it was Henry! RIP
What a shame they have such a small enclosure.
It's actually much bigger than it looks in the videos. I wouldn't mind living there myself!
To much background noise!!
The main viewing area is an enclosed tunnel so all the noise echoes, then add in a lot of high pitched children screaming and you wish you had earplugs.
I agree. I usually just mute all the chatter.
Look at that fat baby with hooves! Cute cute cute! But never as cute as Fiona. Poor boy 😢
Hippos need to be able to runnnnn. This is why i hate zoos. Animals this big need to be on acres of land. No different then orcas in seaworld kiddie pools
Bibi is hurting Fiona
No, Bibi is not hurting Fiona ~ she is correcting Fiona, as this is her first exposure to a baby.
Bibi's job is to protect her baby Fritz, as she protected Fiona as a baby.
Once the correction is made, they all carry on as one happy family 💖
@@karengarrison3666 I'd up your post more if I could. Great post.
@@tri7205
Thank you so much! 😊
@@karengarrison3666 How do you feel about people saying their habit is too small?
@@tri7205
My view is Bibi, Tucker, Fiona and Fritz have excellent care living in Hippo Cove.
They want for nothing, being provided the best food, veterinarian care, and love and support from the Hippo Team.
Their needs come first, over profit, which shows when availability is limited.
They have access to the freshest water; they can choose to swim, to bask in the sun, or have playful times together.
They feel love, from staff and visitors alike.
Life would be so much harder in the wild, as their habitat decreases from man's need or greed for farmland or housing.
I am confident they are all living their best lives at Hippo Cove 💖
Fritz is a bad little boy 😆
Kevin Dukes 🤗 Yeah, he's very rambunctious 😆😂🤣😍
@@pairrynwatson4229 indeed 😆 l love it when he opens his little mouth to nip his family members faces and wiggles his little ears