Reel

A Big Story: Baby Hippo Stages Own Water Show

A Big Story: Baby Hippo Stages Own Water Show
Clip: 425172_1_1
Year Shot: 1963 (Actual Year)
Audio: Yes
Video: B/W
Tape Master: 1708
Original Film: 036-021-05
HD: N/A
Location: California
Timecode: 00:32:39 - 00:33:41

Baby Hippo Stages Own Water Show. At California's Jungleland they've come up with a way to pool their resources - and have fun. Sam, a 9-month-old, 150 pound Hippo frolics in the old swimming hole with his instructor. When he grows up he'll be an actor - all two tons of him. Mila and baby hippo, Sam going into the poll with the assistance of zoo hippo keeper. MCUS - Zoo keeper rubbing Sam's nose the baby hippo is standing by the zoo keeper's other hand. MS - Zoo keeper chasing Sam around the pool, Sam jumps into the pool and the zoo keeper follows. CUS - Zoo keeper holding on to Sam as he swims and then he try s to hold him, no luck. MCUS - Baby Sam climbs out of the pool and the zoo keeper shares an apple with him. CUS - Looks like the baby hippopotamus is kissing the zoo keeper, very touching.