Exotic Pet Connections - Jessica the Hippo

“Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of all that is natural. They show us what’s missing in our lives, and how to love ourselves more completely and unconditionally. They connect us back to who we are, and to the purpose of why we’re here.” ― Trisha McCagh


Jessica the Hippo has had a very unusual lifestyle. Growing up as a beloved family pet, she slept on the bed at one point - until it broke. Now 16 and a half, beyond bed sharing and content to sleep on the porch, she remains an internet darling.

Here is an interview with Jessica's caretakers when she was 13, very much a princess in her kingdom.



Here are other links for Jessica and family and their fascinating story.

Home page - Jessica has a fan club

Facebook

Twitter 

This is the link to the video I first saw a few years ago.

The endearing Jessica in 2007

Part One in a series on Jessica 2010. A glimpse of her world in more depth.