Fiona the hippo is 6 months old today, so here are 6 of our FAVORITE photos

She’s the little hippo that could. Well, maybe not so little anymore.

Regardless, she’s won over millions of hearts and has plenty of fans. Today, July 24, Fiona turns six months old.

Fiona is 6-months-old!

Happy 6 Month Birthday Fiona! You've come a long way!!! Now get ready to have this song by Chris Rowlands get stuck in your head for the rest of the day!

Posted by Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Monday, July 24, 2017

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What better way to celebrate this milestone than with six of our favorite photos?

1.) Some nuzzles from Mama Bibi

Fiona and Bibi are now sharing space overnight. She has outgrown the blue pool that was in her area and has graduated to using the big indoor pool with her mom.

Posted by Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Monday, July 17, 2017

>> Fiona the hippo explores the outdoor pool

2.) Open wide!

When you're trying to sleep in on the weekend but your kid says get up!

Posted by Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Saturday, July 22, 2017

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3.) The gang’s all here!

Family reunion! We've never been more excited about a post! BiFi (the power duo name that’s being used for Bibi and...

Posted by Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Tuesday, July 11, 2017

>> Fiona the hippo pictured with her parents

4.) Mondays are hard.

Monday's are hard. #FionaFix

Posted by Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Monday, July 10, 2017

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5.) THOSE FEET, THOUGH. 

Hey, Fiona Fans! We want to know how far the Fiona phenomenon extends. If you are a Fiona follower from outside Ohio please let us know the state or country where you live.

Posted by Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Wednesday, July 5, 2017

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6.) Noise machine!

Although Fiona is usually pretty quiet, keepers have heard occasional vocalizations from her including grunts around...

Posted by Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Tuesday, May 30, 2017

BONUS (because why not, and also, we can’t resist): 

It's Photo Caption Friday! Come up with a clever caption for this photo of Fiona and we will choose our favorite. The...

Posted by Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden on Friday, May 19, 2017

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