Owen and Mzee are a hippopotamus and an Aldabra giant tortoise duo, respectively, that attracted media attention after forming an unusual bond of friendship. They live in Haller Park, Bamburi, Kenya. [1] Owen was separated from his herd as a juvenile after Sumatra's December 2004 tsunami and was brought to the Haller Park rescue centre.

Jul 17, 2005 · Owen the hippo and Mzee the giant tortoise are survivors. Owen braved a tsunami, and Mzee is 130 years old. They hang out at a sanctuary in Kenya. Dr. Paula Kahumbu tells a true tale of...

Feb 1, 2006 · The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY). When Owen was stranded after the Dec 2004 tsunami, villagers in Kenya worked tirelessly to rescue him.

Feb 10, 2005 · Oscar-winning special-effects maven John Dykstra is set to make his directing debut on "Tortoise and Hippo," a film inspired by a photo that circulated following the Asian tsunami.

Feb 1, 2006 · Owen, a baby hippo orphaned by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, was rescued and placed in an animal sanctuary. There he bonded with a 130-year-old giant tortoise, Mzee. The story is commemorated in this colorful children’s book.

Mar 24, 2025 · Owen, a baby hippo, found himself violently torn away from his family and left to fend for himself in an unfamiliar and totally chaotic new world. The Rescue and His New Beginning Owen and Mzee is told by their zookeeper.

Jul 19, 2021 · Join Mrs. Hammack for an adventure in reading to learn about the amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130-year-old giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around...

Nov 10, 2023 · Following the devastating tsunami of 2004, a baby hippo named Owen was rescued from the sea off the coast of Kenya. He was taken to Haller Park in Mombasa, home of a 130-year-old giant tortoise...

Feb 1, 2006 · The amazing true story of the orphaned baby hippo and 130-year-old giant turtle whose remarkable friendship touched millions around the world.The inspiring true story of two great friends, a baby hippo named Owen and a 130-yr-old giant tortoise named Mzee (Mm-ZAY).

Jul 11, 2024 · Discover the incredible true story of Owen, a baby hippo rescued after a tsunami, and his unlikely friendship with Mzee, a 130-year-old tortoise in Kenya. Their bond captivated the world, showing...