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Bumpy hasn't been in our care long, but he has already bonded quickly with his Keepers, Festus and Jackson. He peeks above the water to watch their comings and goings and loves to nestle between their feet. A forehead scratch is always well received too, thank you very much.... show more

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JStevens3 months ago

He is just adorable to look at, and so lucky that he was rescued. I adopted him in my sister’s memory, as she absolutely loved hippos from being a child. I am looking forward to seeing him grow.

Nana3 months ago

No wonder his mama fought to her death to save him. Just look at that face.😍

Qwksivr3 months ago

So sweet cute and cuddly!! Amazing to think that he will grow into the most dangerous animal in Africa! Maybe he will be the patriarch/Alpha of the herd when he grows up and will ensure safe passage for his people.

a3 months ago

Well done Bumpy 🥰 and thank you to his keepers 👍❤️

Dorothee Burney3 months ago

I adopted little Bumpy the first moment I saw his sweet face.

Claudia McLean,3 months ago

Other miraculous transformation, thanks to the Sheldrick wildlife Trust . To other rescue centres, the best part of all of this is to see the human beings and the orphans loving and trusting each other. This is a wonderful thing.

Andrea Königsmann 🇪🇺🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️3 months ago

Bumpy is such a sweet little guy, he stole al of our hearts ❤️.

Linky3 months ago

Bumpy will grow so big. Friends at Chimfunshi Wildlife Sanctuary rescued Joey and he was so cute!

Miztwocents13 🇨🇦 ♒💍🍸🍹🍺🚫DMs from weirdos3 months ago

Makes me feel so sad but happy he was rescued.

Florida Public Affairs Consultants3 months ago

Bumpy is the cutest thing with his little baby hippo hands 😭😭😭🥰🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️🤗🤗🤗

MarcoCalia3 months ago

There is no better so close up videos of a hippo on x twitter or anywhere i think instagram or tiktok Nice hearted story Bumpy the 🇰🇪🦛 jambo sana 👋🏻👋🏻

philip white3 months ago

Love those nails!

Joe Bell3 months ago

This little guy is very cute 😊

Editor Mary 🐝3 months ago

I ❤️ Bumpy!

Elizabeth3 months ago

I never knew how much I could love a hippopotamus. ❤️

Michelle Fisher3 months ago

I am envious of Bumpy’s caregivers He is precious

Once Upon A Time in DC 🌊 🐾 🌻 🇺🇦 🦅🇺🇸🇨🇦⚾️3 months ago

He’s the best boy ❤️

Elizabeth A Collings3 months ago

❤️❤️❤️

SWi3 months ago

What a sweetheart! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️🦛❤️

Bicitlán Radio3 months ago

I want to do that!😍

Paulz Doggy Blogz3 months ago

He’s not fat he’s a hippo🤣

Dianasugar3 months ago

Bumpy!

Galileao3 months ago

Awesome. I love your organization.

AngiBC3 months ago

What a precious baby!!!

Nature in Motion3 months ago

he's already learned that humans are good for forehead scratches and warmth.

The N9ner3 months ago

Will hippos also remember the keepers like the ellies?

Katherine Servilla3 months ago

Bumpy is the cutest thing ❤️

Kamilla Rakhmatullaieva🌍🌎🌏3 months ago

Most of all I love elephants and hyppos😍

MADRE LOBA (MOTHER WOLF)3 months ago

I LOVE BUMPY!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

tt hiking (she/her)3 months ago

awwww Bumpy is so sweet

anth1233 months ago

Bumpy is adorable!!❤️

Pam Adams ☮️💙3 months ago

❤️‍🩹❤️❤️❤️❤️

AM / I AM Kimmy3 months ago

Bless him 😘😘😘 😽🐾👍🏻

Melodie Watson3 months ago

He needs a Buddy … I think a duck 🦆 friend would make him happy 😃

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