Hippopotamus

Hippopotamus amphibius

Visit Information

Location

Africa Section

Best Viewing

Afternoon (12:00 PM - 4:00 PM)

Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius) can be found at Hippopotamus - Exotic Mammals.

Habitat

Rivers, lakes, wetlands of sub-Saharan Africa

Diet

Herbivore - grasses (grazes at night, up to 40 kg per night)

Lifespan

40-50 years

Size & Weight

1.5 m height; 3.5-5 m length | 1,500-4,000 kg