CINCINNATI — Fiona, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s famous hippo, is turning seven and to celebrate, the zoo is offering a special admission price and giveaway.
Fiona was made famous seven years ago after she was born prematurely, only weighing in at 29 pounds, and unable to stand on her own. The zoo saw an increase in visitors and social media views after Fiona's birth.
To honor her Jan. 24 birthday, the zoo is offering $7 admission to guests. Guests are also being given the chance to meet the hippos as part of the Ultimate Hippo Getaway by purchasing a $7 birthday gift for Fiona.
The Ultimate Hippo Getaway Grand prize winner will receive:
- A Behind the Scenes tour for seven to meet all four hippos (valid through 3/31/24)
- $1,000 Visa gift card
- Two-night hotel stay at the Zoo’s Official Hotel – the Graduate Cincinnati
- $50 gift card to Fiona’s located in the Graduate Cincinnati
- Seven tickets to the world-famous Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
- Complete library of Fiona books illustrated by Richard Cowdrey
Those interested have to purchase a gift for Fiona from Jan. 17-31 to be entered to win.
A $7 birthday gift gives guests a digital Fiona kiss print and one entry to win the grand prize. A $30 birthday gift gets guests the digital Fiona kiss print and seven entries to win.
The funds raised in the giveaway will go toward providing animals food, toys and enrichment.
The zoo noted that those who are planning to visit the hippos in January should check the temperature first. The weather must be 40 degrees or warmer for the hippos to come outside.
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