Fiona

The premature hippo that almost didn't make it — but did, and captured the hearts of millions in the process — turns 6 years old Tuesday.

It may sound like a Greek tragedy, but the breeding behavior is not unexpected. However, it is not in the zoo's plans for Fiona to get pregnant.

There's a new giant nutcracker at the Cincinnati Zoo to greet guests this holiday season and it's none other than Fiona! You'll want to look closely though, because the zoo says there's hidden meanings behind each part of it.

Fritz the baby hippo is ready to begin greeting visitors at Hippo Cove. The Cincinnati Zoo says he'll begin spending time in the outdoor exhibit for people to view; though mom, Bibi, will dictate when and for how long.

After taking suggestions online, the Cincinnati Zoo has chosen a name for its newest zoo baby — Fiona's little brother and second offspring of hippo, Bibi.

“Bibi and the baby are doing great together. They are inseparable, which is why it took almost five days to be sure about the sex,” said Cincinnati Zoo’s director of animal care, Christina Gorsuch.

Africa Senior Keeper Jenna Wingate described the moment she discovered the baby had arrived.

Baby watch 2022 is in full swing as the Cincinnati Zoo anticipates the arrival of a hippo sibling for Fiona. Bibi's official due date was estimated at Aug. 15 but she is considered to be at full term as of mid-July.

The Cincinnati Zoo confirms speculation that Bibi is expecting. Her expected due date is around mid-August.

The queen of the Queen City turns 5 Monday, Jan. 24. "Hippos are mostly full-grown or reproductively mature around 5 to 7 years of age," says Jenna Wingate, senior keeper in the Africa department at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. "She is still a little bit small for her age though."