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About Our Hippos

This website is dedicated to the life and wellbeing of a very special creature named Jessica. Jessica is an 23-year old female Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus Amphibius) who lives near Hoedspruit, South Africa.

What makes Jessica so special and unique, is the fact that she’s a wild animal that interacts with humans in a rather different way than nature has intended.

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COME MEET & FEED JESSICA THE HIPPO

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Opening hours
(Bookings only)

Monday-Saturday 08:45 to 09:45, 9:45 to 10:45 am and afternoons 13:45 to 14:45 pm. Sunday closed.
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Entrance Fee

Adults & children over 12 yrs: R 250.00 per Person, Children 6 to 12 Years: R 150.00 per Child. Children under 6 years not allowed access to the hippos. It is possible to pay by credit card on arrival. (Bookings only)
 

Did you know ?

The name hippopotamus comes from the Greek words “hippos,” meaning horse, and “potamus,” meaning river.

Though the hippo spends most of its day in the water, it is more closely related to the pig than the horse.

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In February 2024, Jessica gave birth to a little boy named after Tonie's father-in-law Loekoe (pronounced LUKU).

Luku still follows his mother arround, both to Tonie's and he is curious about tourists who come. But you also see him wandering around on his own. Completely safe and calm behavior, just like his mother Jessica - quite unique to witness.

Did you know ?

that you can stay the night - we have 2 options: The Treehouse Complex or The Chalet

Check it out today!

Our Location

Jessica the Hippo
Essex Road, R527,
1380 Hoedspruit
South Africa

 

 
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