#HippoSwipeRight

Last year, Fiona, a little baby hippo in a zoo in America, became a hit online. She was part of Cincinnati Zoo and, over the last few months, ended up featuring on their social media accounts quite a lot. As a result, she won legions of fan - including another hippo, it seems. Timothy, a hippo from the San Antonia Zoo, reached out on Twitter to try and win over Fiona. https://twitter.com/SanAntonioZoo/status/971866403023278081 He said:

"Dear Fiona, My name is Timothy. "I have seen you on the internet at the @CincinnatiZoo & you are the most beautiful hippo I have ever seen! "Perhaps we can meet someday and be boyfriend and girlfriend? "I am single and available. #HippoSwipeRight #TeamFiona"

And social media users were quick to rally behind Timothy. https://twitter.com/PureBredGay/status/972298234746957824 https://twitter.com/georgehef/status/972175839273062401 https://twitter.com/tj_hardy5/status/972282929664667649 https://twitter.com/riah_l/status/972519069873303554 https://twitter.com/skohayes/status/972539024249376769 https://twitter.com/JudgeYouHarshly/status/972677736727764992 But others thought Timothy should take it slower, getting to know Fiona better first. https://twitter.com/AcornPark/status/972559229964955650 https://twitter.com/MedusaResists/status/972495858506674176 https://twitter.com/emilyherrmann4/status/972273522839040001 The Cincinnati Zoo soon responded on Fiona's behalf, warning Timothy that dating an internet famous hippopotamus doesn't come without some difficulties. https://twitter.com/CincinnatiZoo/status/972139501895192576?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dailydot.com%2Funclick%2Ffiona-the-hippo-flirting-timothy-hippo%2F The zoo wrote back:

"Fiona thinks you’re cute too, but it’s what’s on the inside that counts! "Your DNA will decide if you’re the one for our little diva. Any potential mate would have to be ok w/ taking a back seat. "Are you ok w/paparazzi? Most importantly, are you willing to relocate to Cincinnati?"

There's been no word from Timothy or the San Antonio Zoo just  yet  - but we hope these two can work it out!