The Debrecen Zoo’s female Nile hippo named Linda turned 40 last Saturday and was treated to a feast for breakfast accordingly. After her transfer here at the age of six in 1988 from Zoo Budapest, she formed a bond with Szigfrid, also from Budapest, and they have been happily married ever since. Currently the oldest couple at our zoo, they have been immensely popular with visitors for decades, which is understandable given how fascinating it is to watch these robust ungulates enjoy their meal during daily feeding shows or get their teeth cleaned at our guided tours in summer. To this day, their bond is a lesson on sticking together; even with very poor vision due to old age, Szigfrid can always count on Linda’s help in navigating their enclosure and finding his food.
Debrecen Zoo
