Here's hungry hippo Hoover enjoying a snack - happy World Hippo Day! 🎉🦛 Thanks to keeper Anusia for the video. | Whipsnade Zoo

Happy 14th birthday to pygmy hippo, Tapon! 🎉 Keepers treated him to a special ‘cake’ made from some of his favourite foods, including banana leaves grown in our Butterfly House, cabbage, and Marmite! Tapon is a cheeky chap who loves a back stratch, but isn’t a fan of mornings. He might be small, but has a BIG personality and can be very stubborn. He likes to do everything in his own time - or as his keepers say, 'Tapon time'. | Whipsnade Zoo

Hip-hippo-hooray there's a new arrival at the Zoo... 😍 Say hello to Hodor, our adorable common hippopotamus born to parents Lola and Hoover on July 21. | Whipsnade Zoo

Get ready to see ZSL Whipsnade Zoo in a whole new light as you join more than 2,700 of our amazing animals during the hours of dusk at our exclusive family festival taking place on Saturday 25 June. Wander the UK’s biggest Zoo to the dulcet sounds of acoustic guitarists and jazz musicians while watching our elephant herd, giraffes, rhinos and amur tigers roam blissfully in their grassy homes. Take advantage of our early bird discount and save 35% on tickets now: https://www.zsl.org/sunset-safari

We’ve got the perfect added extra for littles ones – our mini safari cars!* Enjoy some family fun at the Zoo this summer. #ZooLife *Extra charges apply | Whipsnade Zoo