Young zoo visitor shares adorable face-to-face moment with curious hippo

A child visiting Milwaukee County Zoo appeared to form a calm bond with Happy the hippo as the enormous animal approached the enclosure window and stared curiously at the youngster from the water.

Milwaukee County Zoo shared video of a young child appearing mesmerized as Happy the hippopotamus approached the glass enclosure and lingered face-to-face during a quiet interaction captured beside the exhibit pool.