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11th Mar 2018

Fiona the hippo gets asked out on Twitter by fellow hippo and it’s too cute

Keeley Ryan

#HippoSwipeRight

Last year, Fiona, a little baby hippo in a zoo in America, became a hit online.

She was part of Cincinnati Zoo and, over the last few months, ended up featuring on their social media accounts quite a lot.

As a result, she won legions of fan – including another hippo, it seems.

Timothy, a hippo from the San Antonia Zoo, reached out on Twitter to try and win over Fiona.

He said:

“Dear Fiona, My name is Timothy.

“I have seen you on the internet at the @CincinnatiZoo & you are the most beautiful hippo I have ever seen!

“Perhaps we can meet someday and be boyfriend and girlfriend?

“I am single and available. #HippoSwipeRight #TeamFiona”

And social media users were quick to rally behind Timothy.

But others thought Timothy should take it slower, getting to know Fiona better first.

The Cincinnati Zoo soon responded on Fiona’s behalf, warning Timothy that dating an internet famous hippopotamus doesn’t come without some difficulties.

The zoo wrote back:

“Fiona thinks you’re cute too, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts!

“Your DNA will decide if you’re the one for our little diva. Any potential mate would have to be ok w/ taking a back seat.

“Are you ok w/paparazzi? Most importantly, are you willing to relocate to Cincinnati?”

There’s been no word from Timothy or the San Antonio Zoo just  yet  – but we hope these two can work it out!