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An $8 Birthday Gift for Fiona Comes with a Chance to Meet Cincinnati Zoo’s Hippo Bloat
CINCINNATI (January 16, 2025) – World-famous hippo Fiona will be eight years old on Friday, January 24! In honor of the Queen of Cincinnati’s 8th birthday, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is offering a grand prize package that includes a behind-the-scenes tour of Hippo Cove for 5 people to meet all 4 hippos, $1,250 in flight vouchers with gold status from Frontier airlines, a 2-night stay at the Summit Hotel – the Zoo’s Official Hotel, an original kiss painting by Fiona, and Fiona books illustrated by Richard Cowdrey. The Zoo will be open on January 24 for anyone hoping to celebrate Fiona’s birthday or gather with fellow fans at Hippo Cove. Although it’s expected to be cold, her care team is hopeful that Fiona will be able to spend a short time outdoors in the afternoon.
“Fiona captured hearts around the world when she made her miraculous debut as a premature baby hippo in 2017,” said Thane Maynard, Director of the Cincinnati Zoo. “Eight years later, she continues to inspire millions with her story of resilience, strength, and joy. We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate her birthday than to share that joy with our fans through this exciting opportunity to mee the famous bloat.”
Are you feeling lucky? Here’s how to participate:
- An $8 birthday gift gets you a digital Fiona kiss print and one entry to win the grand prize!
- A $40 birthday gift also gets you the digital kiss print and 8 entries to win.
Funds raised help provide food, toys, and fun enrichment for Zoo animals, so giving multiple gifts benefits the hippos and increases your chances of meeting them! Purchase your gift for Fiona now through January 31, 2025, to be entered to win. The winner will be contacted by February 7, 2025.
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden opens daily at 10 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m. Enjoy deeply discounted admission during Winter Discount Days, now through February 28. Guests can also celebrate Fiona’s birthday with 20% off retail online and in store some exclusions apply) and $8 Hot Hippo signature hot chocolate drinks from Jan. 24-26.
