Smithsonian magazine's 22nd Annual Photo Contest | Made possible through the support of MPB.com

22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Visitors marveling at the hippos at the zoo

Children herded by their mothers try to talk to the sleeping hippo, submerged comfortably underwater. There's nothing but pure happiness in their little hand gestures as they wave and yell at the hippos. The hippo does not care for them one bit, and he doesn't mind them either. It's a perfect pairing.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS 70D
Copyright: © Sarah Khan