Avery & Mia meet Timothy the Hippo 🦛 Here’s how you can meet Timmy & Uma in a special behind-the-scenes zoo tour
SAN ANTONIO – Mia Montgomery & Avery Everett got to meet Timothy the Hippo and his grandma Uma when they visited the San Antonio Zoo.
Did you know you and a group of up to 5 guests can meet Timmy & Uma too?!
Timothy and Uma at San Antonio Zoo (KSAT 2023) The San Antonio Zoo offers Behind-the-Scenes experiences where you can get up close and personal with the gentle giants.
The interaction costs $39.99 per person and can be booked here .
But if you don’t want to pay to meet them, you can stream KSAT’s exclusive 24/7 Hippo Cam for free here !
See their encounter in the video player above.
Avery Everett feeds Uma the hippo a cantaloupe at San Antonio Zoo (KSAT 2023) RELATED
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About the Authors Avery Everett headshot
Avery Everett is a news reporter and multimedia journalist at KSAT 12 News.
Avery is a Philadelphia native. If she’s not at the station, she’s either on a hiking or biking trail. A lover of charcuterie boards and chocolate chip cookies, Avery’s also looking forward to eating her way through San Antonio, one taco shop at a time!
Valerie Gomez headshot
Valerie Gomez is the video editor for KSAT Explains and the creator/producer of SA Vibes. She has worked in news for over a decade and has been with KSAT since 2017. Her work on KSAT Explains and various special projects has earned multiple awards including a Lone Star EMMY, a Gracie Award, three Telly Awards and a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award.
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