Polar Bear Swims

Hippo 2018 - Ocean Warrior


Contrary to popular belief hippos are not sedentary creatures - this year's Vancouver Polar Bear creation did the swim in the morning AND pretended to bike home afterwards. Thanks to wanderunghike for the main photo image.

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Road Hippo

Photo credit: Tamsen

Hippo on a mission - strutting down Burrard en route to English Bay for the big plunge, River-Horse style.

Puppy Co-Pilot

Photo credit: Tamsen

Little Darby loooooved being inside Mr. Hippo!

Traditional Mobi Bike Shot

Already complained to Mobi that their bikes weren't hippo friendly because of the tiny handlebars. #hippoliketobiketoo

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