• Last Update 2025-11-23 07:26:00

Newborn Hippo at Dehiwala Zoo named as ‘Wally’ by student

News

The newborn Nile hippopotamus at the  National Zoological Gardens was named ‘Wally’ on a suggestion made by a grade five student from Matara.

The name was selected following a competition organized by the Zoo.

Accordingly, the winner was Hasinidi Maleesha Dissanayake from Asian Grammar School, Matara.

 

You can share this post!

Comments
  • Still No Comments Posted.

Leave Comments