Hip Hippo-ray , it’s #NationalHippoDay! 🦛🎉 Tucked away in the forests and swamps of West Africa lives one of the world’s most elusive hippos: the pygmy hippo. Smaller and shyer than its river-dwelling cousin, this remarkable species plays a quiet but important role in its ecosystem. Did you know? Pygmy hippos are listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with fewer than 3,000 believed to remain in the wild. As forests are cleared for logging, mining, and agriculture (and as hunting pressures continue), their natural habitats are becoming increasingly fragmented. That’s why conservation collaboration matters. Your Toronto Zoo is proud to participate in the Pygmy Hippo Species Survival Plan® (SSP), a program that brings accredited zoos and conservation organizations together to help ensure a healthy, genetically diverse population for the future. Here at your Toronto Zoo, Harvey and Kindia help tell this story every day. As ambassadors for their species, they connect guests to th...