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Reviewed 23 October 2023 via mobile

This was a truly unique experience and made my heart sing. It’s a must do activity and suitable for families with children and couples.

Date of experience: October 2023
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Reviewed 7 September 2023

Thanks for your kindness .
We were a group of 3 that really enjoy our afternoon at Jessica.
The show and interaction was real cool and nor forced. The owner was kind and answered all our question. Really great experience.
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Dave

Date of experience: September 2023
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Reviewed 22 June 2023 via mobile

We visited S. Africa in September 2022 which is right after the fire season and a little before the bugs come out. Going to see Jessica while we were there was an amazing experience. The experience of feeding and touching a hippo is quite surreal.

There's actually 2 hippos that are friendly, but be forewarned it's possible you might not be able to interact with either of them. They are wild and are not demanded to do anything but be a hippo.

The story of the owner's former life and how he came to be the "caretaker" of the magnificent beasts is a story worth visiting for in and of itself.

Date of experience: June 2023
Thank ADAM B
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Reviewed 16 April 2023 via mobile

Fantastic and emotional….. really appreciate the bond and absolutely no cruelty as she is free to roam if she so chooses

Date of experience: April 2023
Thank Richard D
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Reviewed 21 January 2023

Please stop supporting people who exploit wildlife, this is not conservation and that animal is going to injure someone one day, you can't take the wild out of an animal, natural instinct always pushes through and when it does it won't be pretty.

Date of experience: December 2022
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