Viviana, a hippopotamus on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, recently marked an incredible milestone—her 50th birthday! To celebrate the occasion, the Animal Nutrition team prepared a special birthday “cake” featuring her favorite treats, including sweet watermelon.
Kilimanjaro Safaris offers guests a rare chance to observe animals like Viviana in a setting designed to replicate their natural habitats. Hippos, which live in groups known as “bloats,” typically reside in the calm rivers and lakes of Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their aquatic lifestyle, hippos don’t actually swim; instead, they walk along the riverbed, holding their breath for up to five minutes before gently propelling themselves to the surface.
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