We all love a good proposal story. But do you know what is even better? A proposal story involving an animal. Just like this video of a man proposing to his girlfriend in front of a hippopotamus named Fiona, a resident at Cincinnati Zoo.
The image shows the man proposing to his partner in front of Fiona’s enclosure. (Instagram/@CincinnatiZoo)
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The zoo shared about this sweet story on their official Twitter handle. “Special moments in Hippo Cove! She said YES and Fiona approved!” the zoo posted. Alongside, they also shared two images. One of the images shows the man down on one kproposing to his partner in front of Fiona’s enclosure. Wondering what the other image shows?
Take a look at the post:
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Since being posted about a day ago, the share has gathered tons of reactions from people. It has also accumulated more than one thousand likes – and the numbers are only increasing. Many wished the couple a happy life together. Some also expressed their love for Fiona.
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Since being posted about a day ago, the share has gathered tons of reactions from people. It has also accumulated more than one thousand likes – and the numbers are only increasing. Many wished the couple a happy life together. Some also expressed their love for Fiona.
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“Fiona says YES!! Gorgeous ring,” wrote a Twitter user. “Awesome, congratulations,” shared another. “This is so sweet,” said a third.
Trisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience.
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