Viviana the Hippo Celebrates Her 50th Birthday at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Viviana has been part of Kilimanjaro Safaris since the park first opened in 1998.

A hippo who has called Disney’s Animal Kingdom home since its opening in 1998, just celebrated her 50th birthday.

Photo Credit/Landon McReynolds
Photo Credit/Landon McReynolds

What’s Happening:

  • Viviana, a hippo at Kilimanjaro Safaris, celebrated her 50th birthday with a birthday “cake” crafted and curated by Disney's Animal Nutrition team, featuring all of her favorite foods, including sweet watermelon.
  • Did you know hippos are surprisingly fast on land, and they can also crunch an entire watermelon in one bite?

  • When she is not eating some of her favorite foods, Viviana enjoys relaxing in her pools and spending time with her best hippo friends Tuma, Tequila, and Ramona.
  • She’s been a beloved favorite at the park for years, and this milestone only highlights her continued importance to the park.

Photo Credit/Landon McReynolds
Photo Credit/Landon McReynolds

Photo Credit/Landon McReynolds
Photo Credit/Landon McReynolds

Photo Credit/Landon McReynolds
Photo Credit/Landon McReynolds

Photo Credit/Landon McReynolds
Photo Credit/Landon McReynolds

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Luke Manning
Luke is a fan of all things theme parks and self-proclaimed #1 fan of Joffrey’s Coffee, who lives in Kissimmee, FL