Hippo Cove opened at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on 21 July 2016, giving visitors close underwater views of Nile hippopotamuses in a 70,000-gallon pool. Large glass panels reveal an animal often seen only as eyes and nostrils at the surface.
The habitat became widely known through individual animals, but zoo populations change. Visitors should consult the zoo’s current animal page rather than assuming that names in the original opening announcement describe today’s group. Animal welfare, introductions and veterinary care can also affect visibility.