SAN ANTONIO — Love is in the air this Valentine's Day and that's especially true for a pair of hippos.
San Antonio Zoo's hippo, Timothy is using this special day to woo his long-distance love, Fiona.
The San Antonio Zoo shared Timothy's sweet message to the Cincinnati Zoo's famed hippo via Facebook Thursday afternoon.
In his note, Timothy wishes Fiona a Happy Valentine's Day and praises her for her beauty. And while he could've stopped there, he doesn't. The three-year-old hippo continues his love letter writing "I hope you have a wonderful day and like my poem!"
Dear Fiona, Happy Valentine's Day to the most beautiful hippo I've ever seen! (not counting mom and grandma, but you know what I mean). Anyhoo, I hope you have a wonderful day and like my poem! My little human friends from Will Smith Zoo School helped me! Sincerely, -Timothy
Attached to the post is a video of Timothy's friends from the Will Smith Zoo School reading the poem.
Hey you/ Anyhoo/ You're often on my mind/ You're a gorgeous hippo/ Truly one of a kind/ I'm sending you this poem/ Because I just wanted to say/ I'm thinking of you and hay/ On this special Valentine's Day!
You'll recall, Timothy first threw his hat in the ring as a potential suitor for the Cincinnati-based hippo last March. Along with the help of the San Antonio Zoo staff, Timothy took to social media to ask Fiona if they could be "boyfriend and girlfriend" someday.
Since then, Timothy has written Fiona one other love letter. The two have yet to meet in person but are keeping their love alive with the help of social media.
Wishing the pair all the best this Valentine's Day!
