Archive · 7 Nov 2025
Mother and Calf Hippo Make a Splash at Berlin Zoo
A mommy hippo named Nala had a baby hippo in late September at the zoo in Berlin.
Everyone was very happy to see them!
The mommy and her baby hippo swam together in their water pool.
People watching smiled because it was so cute.
It was a special moment for the hippo family and for the zoo visitors.
A newborn hippo calf was born at Berlin Zoo in late September.
The mother hippo, Nala, and her calf were observed swimming and bonding in their pool.
The pair delighted zoo visitors with their appearance.
The event was documented with photographs.
The photographs were curated by Manisha Kotian and the feature presentation was by Aslam Hunani.
- Who
- A mother hippo named Nala and her newborn calf
- What
- Made a splash, delighting visitors by swimming and bonding in their pool
- When
- Late September
- Where
- Berlin Zoo
- Why
- To celebrate the birth of the calf and entertain visitors
- Location
- Berlin Zoo
- Animal
- Hippopotamus
- Calf Birth
- Late September