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Sat, February 24, 2018

Introducing Augustus, a Male Baby Hippo, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Jennifer Fickley-Baker

by Jennifer Fickley-Baker, Editorial Content Manager, Walt Disney World Resort

Last month, the circle of life got a big bigger at Disney’s Animal Kingdom with the welcome addition of a baby hippo – the first to be born at the park in 13 years!

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