Adorable Pygmy Hippo Celebrates 30th Birthday at Toronto Zoo

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20 December 2024 at 10:51 am

The Toronto Zoo’s beloved pygmy hippo Harvey received a special cake and decorations to celebrate his 30th birthday this week.

Footage from the Toronto Zoo shows Harvey chomping down on a cake that the zoo said was made from his favorite treats, including frozen hay cubes and sweet potatoes.

Harvey’s enclosure was also decorated with a banner that read “Happy Birthday Harvey.”

According to the zoo, pygmy hippos are expected to live between 30 and 50 years. Credit: The Toronto Zoo via Storyful

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