The 7-year-old female pygmy hippo arrived at John Ball Zoo in the summer of 2023 from the Toronto Zoo in Canada.

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In a Facebook post filled with images of Penelope, the zoo said it's the perfect time to come visit her and her round belly.

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John Ball Zoo took to social media Thursday morning to announce the new pregnancy. Penelope is expected to give birth sometime this August, after being pregnant for roughly 6 to 7 months.

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Penelope is a relatively new resident at John Ball Zoo. The zoo opened its new pygmy exhibit in June 2023 with Jahari, a male hippo. Penelope soon joined him, moving to Grand Rapids from Toronto.