Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

Baby hippo at Guadalajara zoo becomes main attraction

A hippopotamus born last May has become the main attraction of summer for visitors to the Guadalajara Zoo.

Although he was born on May 28, only a few days ago the public was able to meet this 56-kilogram male cub, who is under the protection of his mother, named Gina, said the communication manager of the park, Danae Vázquez.

At just six weeks old, the little hippopotamus is restless, daring and tries to move alone in the water, always under the careful eyes of his mother, who is also born in this zoo.

"Gina is an excellent mom . . .

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