First Hippo Born at NZP

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Summary

The first hippopotamus ever born in the National Zoological Park makes an appearance. This is the date that the hippo was first seen by visitors at the Zoo.

Subject

National Zoological Park (U.S.)

Category

Chronology of Smithsonian History

Notes

"Local Notes," 5/29/1917, p. 4

Contact information

Institutional History Division, Smithsonian Institution Archives, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20024-2520, SIHistory@si.edu

Date

May 22, 1917

Topic

  • Animals
  • Firsts
  • Zoos
  • Zoo visitors
  • Hippopotamus
  • Childbirth

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