Our Zookeeper’s are able to live their dream and protect their favourite animals. Through Jess’ work with breeding pair Thug and Amara we’re gaining new understanding into pygmy hippo behaviour and biology. While out in their native Liberia, we’ve established stronger wildlife conservation measures by working together with our partners and local communities. Successfully obtaining the first ever photos of pygmy hippos in Liberia through our camera trap project. Pygmy hippos may be the last of th

17K views · 385 reactions | Meet Thug & Amara 鍊 Today we're celebrating pygmy hippos at the Zoo with special talks and opportunities to witness their training in action. We even have 4 lucky golden tickets for a pygmy hippo meet & greet, where you can get closer to Thug and Amara behind the scenes. | London Zoo | Facebook

Meet Amara, the sassiest animal at the Zoo 🦛 Pygmy hippos like Amara are now incredibly rare, with only around 2500 remaining in the wild. Through ZSL we obtained the first ever photos of pygmy hippos in Liberia, helping pioneer wildlife conservation for hippos in the country. Join us at the Zoo this Easter for Zoonormous Egg Hunt, and support our global conservation work 🙌 Our Ask A Keeper series is created in partnership with Liontrust Heroes 🦁 | London Zoo

20K views · 447 reactions | Shy, speedy, and seriously cute! Which fact did you like the most? [pygmy hippos, cute hippos, infographics, facts, 5 fun facts, wildlife, wild animals, every life matters, vantara] | Vantara | Facebook