There’s An Adorable New Baby Pygmy Hippo In The U.S. & Atlanta Has A 2-Hour Direct Flight To Meet Him

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The pygmy hippo craze definitely isn’t over here in the U.S., and we’ve got great news for everyone who wants to meet a real-life baby pygmy hippo! Kansas’ Tanganyika Wildlife Park just welcomed an adorable baby pygmy pippo, Mars… and he’s already stealing hearts.

Can I visit Mars at Tanganyika Wildlife Park?

Yes! You can see the animals by visiting the Tanganyika Wildlife Park, but for a sneak peak into the life of Mars directly, sign up for their adorable Pygmy Hippo Family Meet & Greet.

The wildlife park says,

This experience takes you into a keeper-only viewing area just outside the hippo habitat, where you’ll get an incredible view of the pygmy hippo family and their energetic new calf. Along the way, our keepers will share behind-the-scenes stories about the calf’s quirks, milestones, and the important role he plays in the future of his species..

Wait a second… Kansas?

Yes, but before you say that that’s too far away, it’s actually not! You might think Kansas is too far of a destination for a baby pygmy hippo, but the wildlife center actually just noted that Atlanta is one of the closest airports with a direct flight! In other words, you can fly to meet Mars in just 2 hours and 9 minutes.

(And let’s be real, that’s closer than driving across the city sometimes!)

And book that quick flight to go meet Mars before it’s too late & meet-and-greet tickets run out!