Fiona Is Five!

Hip, hippo, hooray! Our fabulous Fiona is turning 5 on January 24, and a $5 birthday gift gets you an invitation to her party!

Fiona Prize Package – Entry now closed!

The winner will be announced during the Virtual Birthday Party on January 24!

Prize package includes:

A one-of-a-kind hippo table by Mark Stoddart with a certificate of authenticity and a framed copy of the table’s story (Prize includes shipping.)
An original Fiona kiss painting.
A copy of “Happy Birthday, Fiona” by New York Times Bestselling illustrator, Richard Cowdrey.

Rare Gem School in Kenya — Students at Rare Gem Schoo

All proceeds from the birthday celebration will support the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden and Rare Gem Talent School, an organization for children with dyslexia based in Fiona’s native land and close to the artist’s heart. The winner will be announced during her virtual Birthday celebration on January 24.

Cincinnati Celebrates Fiona

Graeter’s

Pints of Chunky Chunky Hippo are still available at Graeter’s and Kroger!

Busken Bakery

Get these delicious, limited edition Fiona 5th Birthday Cookies from Busken Bakery.

Listermann Brewing

Team Fiona is available for purchase. Price is $14.99 for a four pack.

Coffee Emporium

This coffee is as fun and playful as Fiona herself. In addition to Fiona’s Blend flavored coffee ($18.95), they will also offer a 12 oz cup of brewed Fiona with each one-pound bag purchased on 1/24/22 in each café. Shop now!

Cincy Shirts

Cincy Shirts official Fiona birthday shirts are here! Order yours today!

Rookwood Pottery

Coming Soon- Huggable Hippo Fiona Bank & mug! Sweeten your space with Fiona’s adoring personality! Shop now

Zoo’s Online Gift Shop

Shop Fiona’s new birthday collection on the Zoo’s online gift shop!

Happy Birthday, Fiona

Join Fiona, everyone’s favorite hippo, and her lovable animal friends as they celebrate her birthday—Fiona style! Shop now!

With this design, Mark has captured the contentment of Motherhood. The stance of the Mother Hippo immediately shows the protectiveness of the parent whilst the face gives the feeling of a proud parent. The baby is sleeping, snuggled beside its happy Mum.

The glass representing the water is secured onto the Mother and baby in two places, the glass is protected from the bolts by handmade PTF gromits with particular details to safety.

Glass Size: 54 inches x 36 inches

Mark Stoddart, International Designer

For over 30 years Mark has operated from his workshop in his Scottish homeland. Drawing his inspiration from a landscape that also inspired Scotland’s most famous literary son, Rabbie Burns, who was born in Ayrshire in 1759.

Mark has also been inspired during his travels around the world especially his visits to Africa where he has viewed animals in the wild and on nature reserves, forming the basis for many of his best selling pieces.

Mark exports to private collectors throughout the world and has recently sold to clients in the USA, Hong Kong, Monaco, Saudi Arabia and Japan as well as clients throughout Europe, Africa and Australasia. Each unique bronze sculpture makes a simple, yet powerful connection with its owner, by fusing timeless aesthetic appeal with day-to-day usefulness.

Mark’s tables fequently become part of the family. Over 70% are given a name as they are introduced into the household. It is not unusual for Mark to receive a letter from the new family member updating him of a new address or other family news. One fellow who regularly moves around the world with his new family, keeps Mark up to date with his latest location once he has safely settled into his new surroundings.

Official Rules

Official Rules and Regulations Cincinnati Zoo Fiona, Table for 5

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden Fiona, Table for 5 Virtual Birthday Party and Hippo Table Drawing

Zoological Society of Cincinnati, an Ohio nonprofit corporation dba The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden (“Zoo”), a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, is sponsoring a fundraising event in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio. All proceeds of the event will go to the Zoo and will be used in furtherance of its charitable purposes.

Admission to the Fiona, Table for 5 event is $5. Each $5 gift includes the link to attend the virtual birthday party event, a digital thank you card from Fiona, and a chance to win the one-of-a-kind hippo table by Mark Stoddart with a certificate of authenticity and a framed copy of the table’s story. ($20 gifts come with 5 chances to win). One entry into the drawing for the hippo table will be provided per $5 gift. An alternate method of entry is available. No purchase necessary. One entry available per mail in request. Mail in requests for alternate method of entry to be sent to 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220 Attn: Development Department. All event admission sales are final. No refunds are available except in the exclusive discretion of the Zoo. Void where prohibited. The chances of winning are based upon the actual number of entries received.

All sales for the Fiona, Table for 5 will end January 22, 2022, at 11:59PM. Drawing for the table will be held on January 23, and the winner will be announced during her Birthday celebration on January 24. The rules and regulations of the event are set forth below. Any questions about these rules and regulations or the prize should be directed to the event administrator at: 513-559-7759 or via email at [email protected]