Bon voyage Toni Berlin readies pygmy hippo for France DW 08/15/2025
Briefly

Toni, the pygmy hippopotamus at Berlin Zoo, will move to Mulhouse Zoo in France to participate in the European Endangered Species Program, which focuses on conserving endangered species. Since her birth on June 3, 2024, she has become popular online, with the zoo's Instagram followers doubling. To say goodbye, 'Toni Time' events are scheduled from August 18 to 24, allowing visitors to see her and take photos. Toni is undergoing daily crate training and spending time alone to prepare for her new environment, reflecting her natural reclusive behavior.
Toni, the young pygmy hippopotamus from the Berlin Zoo, is moving to Mulhouse Zoo in France as part of the European Endangered Species Program, aimed at conserving endangered species.
Since her birth, Toni has gained a significant following, with the Berlin Zoo's Instagram followers increasing from 125,000 to 254,000, driven by her charm and sponsorship.
The Berlin Zoo is hosting 'Toni Time', a week of farewell events allowing fans to see her one last time and take photos before her move.
Toni has been undergoing crate training in preparation for her relocation and is now spending afternoons alone to acclimatize to solitary living, reflective of her species.
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