Telling the Story of Fiona the Hippo

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Telling the Story of Fiona the Hippo

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Jan 16, 2021

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A look at the story of the world-famous Fiona the hippo through the eyes of Cincinnati Zoo Marketing VP, Chad Yelton. What goes into telling the story of the smallest hippo to ever survive? Find out in the first episode of Cincinnati Zoo Tales.

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Jan 16, 2021

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Get a glimpse of life behind the scenes at the Cincinnati Zoo. Hosts Jenna Wingate and Mark Tewes will interview Zoo staff and other animal and wildlife professionals about how they’re making a difference in this world. We’ll chat about Fiona and friends and offer “What can I do?” action items to help listeners make a world of difference too.

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