Mahali, Denver Zoo’s beloved Nile hippo, is packing his bags for Texas this fall, marking the end of an era—there won’t be any more hippos at the zoo for the foreseeable future. The decision comes as the zoo tackles major repairs to its Old Pachyderms building and pushes to cut water use in half by 2025. Mahali’s pool alone used up 21 million gallons a year! While it’s sad to see a fan favorite leave, this move highlights the tough choices zoos face balancing animal care, conservation, and sustainability. How do you feel about the change? #Travel #DenverZoo #Mahali