February 15th, 2025 – Hutto Celebrates World Hippo Day, “The Hippo Celebration will include music, merchandise vendors, food and drink vendors, and maybe some surprises!!” The city of Hutto.

When – Saturday, February 15th, 2024.

Where – It looks like they are moving the 2025 Celebration from City Hall to downtown this year. According to the City of Hutto, “Permitting is underway to have the event in Downtown Hutto in the area of East and Farley.”

Questions – givetohutto@gmail.com.

Vendor Booths – If you’re interested in being a vendor, follow the link and then scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Vendor Booth. https://worldhippoday.com/

You can find updates here as available.

World Hippo Day celebrates what we celebrate every day: that Hippos are very special and fabulous animals! And we love them.

We found some interesting information about our beloved Hippos from the Kapama Private Game Reserve:

“Today, 15th February is a day when the world celebrates the Hippopotamus, one of the oddest animals in Africa. Although they are known to be one of Africa’s most dangerous animals, there is far more to this animal than just being feared.

“They have been celebrated in Africa for centuries. The Zulu warriors revered them for their bravery, and they have often been featured in African folktales, not to mention the image of the ancient Egyptian goddess Taweret. 

“Hippopotamus, which means river horse, are closely related to whales, dolphins, and porpoises. There are only two known species of hippos: the large/ common hippo and the pygmy hippo.

“The common hippo has five subspecies spread across the African continent.” One of which is the Cape hippo found in South Africa as well as on Kapama Private Game Reserve.“

Tap to enjoy the video.

Event Info and video courtesy of the City of Hutto.