Hippo Dippo - Lincoln Park Zoo Poem by Ima Ryma

Howie, the hippo, loves to do
A lot of dipping in his pool
Here at home in Lincoln Park Zoo,
And does his own way dip so cool!
In underwater time and place
Howie is quite a sight to see,
Moving about with style and grace,
As he enjoys his water spree.
Underwater he stays a while,
Doing his dance while he is there,
Giving the watchers a big smile,
As he surfaces for some air.

Howie, the hippo, surely is
Always an awesome water whiz.