Last Hours Spent by Mini-Hippo Toni Amongst Numerous Visitors
The Berlin Zoo is preparing to bid farewell to its most popular resident, Toni, the dwarf hippo, as it prepares for a move to Mulhouse, France. Toni's last days in Berlin have been a spectacle, drawing crowds from far and wide.
Footage of Toni, shortly after its birth on June 3, 2024, went viral, and individual posts about Toni on the zoo's Instagram reached millions of views. The name announcement and the 2024 year in review were among the most popular posts. Visitors crowded to witness Toni's final appearances in Berlin, including a fan who traveled from Prague.
The "Hippo Bay" at Berlin Zoo was exceptionally crowded, with up to 100 people gathering before 1:30 PM. The zoo offered a special program for Toni daily at 1:30 PM during its last week. Toni was given a shower with a water hose or an extra portion of peanuts during its last days at the Berlin Zoo.
The exact moving day of Toni from the Berlin Zoo remains undisclosed by the zoo. However, it is expected that Toni will travel to France early this week. In Mulhouse, France, it is hoped that Toni will one day contribute to the next generation.
Toni's move to Mulhouse marks the end of its time at the Berlin Zoo. The zoo received over 20,000 name suggestions from around the world for Toni. The zoo's Instagram community has grown from 125,000 to over 254,000 people worldwide due to Toni.
The popularity of Toni helped draw attention to a species that has rarely been in the spotlight. Toni's move to Mulhouse is not the only change for the mini-hippo, as the honorary patron of Toni, footballer Antonio Rüdiger, is not mentioned in the available search results.
The Berlin Zoo has been Toni's home since its birth, and its move to France marks a significant moment for both the zoo and its fans. As Toni embarks on this new journey, it leaves behind a legacy of joy, excitement, and education for all who have come to know and love this internet sensation.
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