WATCH: Mom Hippo mom enjoys a swim with daughter

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — After a months-long renovation, a mom and daughter hippo duo on the San Diego Zoo at the moment are in a position to get pleasure from their newly up to date habitat.

A zoo consultant informed FOX 5 that the aquatic ecosystem habitat boasts 110 ft of crystal-clear glass for underwater viewing and options a number of new enhancements.

As an example, there may be now a deck for behind-the-scenes visitor alternatives, interactive experiences, storytelling components, and a “resting rock” for the mammals.

The renovated “Hippo Path habitat” additionally encompasses a water filtration system that’s able to filtering your entire pool — as much as 210,000 gallons of water — in only one hour, the zoo defined.

This week, 39-year-old Funani and her 4-year-old daughter, Amahle, may very well be seen having fun with a swim collectively within the aquatic area. The hippo duo walked alongside the pool mattress, later surfacing collectively for some recent air.

It’s secure to say, the hippo duo is pleased to be again of their particular habitat on the San Diego Zoo.