Cincinnati Zoo Seeks Donations For Australia Wildlife To Celebrate Hippo Fiona's 3rd Birthday
CINCINNATI (AP) - The Cincinnati Zoo is using the third birthday of its beloved hippo that was born premature as a way to raise money for Australian wildlife affected by the recent bushfires.
Instead of sending birthday gifts for Fiona, the zoo is asking people to buy T-shirts that will directly benefit the Bushfire Emergency Wildlife Fund.
Are you excited about turning 3 Fiona?! #TeamFiona ???? pic.twitter.com/eZ3D3KJ93i
— Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) January 24, 2020
The shirt features a koala and kangaroo giving Fiona a hug and says "Supporting Our Friends Down Under." All proceeds from sales of the shirts will be sent to Zoos Victoria to help them care for the animals that are suffering.
It's my Birthday!! pic.twitter.com/RAn0ueFW2L
— Cincinnati Zoo (@CincinnatiZoo) January 24, 2020
The zoo will add $5,000 to the total amount raised.
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