Fiona

Fiona, the lovable and adorable ambassador of Cincinnati! She’s a survivor and a symbol of hope and inspiration for many in Cincinnati and around the world. Fiona is the city’s beloved Nile hippopotamus who lives at the Cincinnati Zoo. She was born 6 weeks pre-mature (on January 24, 2017, weighing 29 pounds) and with the help of a team of doctors from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, she made it through her first few weeks of life. By her fourth birthday, she weighed over 1,600 pounds and today weighs over 2,000 pounds! She’s been featured in the 2018 Cincinnati Ballet’s Nutcracker, picked the winning Super Bowl team in 2018, and she has even inspired several books. Fiona is a homegrown star and Cincinnati is proud of all she represents.