Pink Hippo 101: The History of The Hippo
City streets, highways, loading docks, and local neighborhoods may seem like strange places to spot a hippopotamus, but on the East Coast from Boston to D.C. and beyond, a particular herd of fun-loving pink hippos likes to roam there. Over the last 47 years, our Pink Hippo logo has become instantly recognizable in the event industry and the communities we serve, traveling to and from events emblazoned on our delivery trucks, uniforms, business cards, and more.
Fans of our Hippo love to see where they’ll will pop up next and share their latest #hipposighting snaps with us. We get messages of hippo love from all over the world as well as countless questions about the Hippo’s mysterious background. Why a hippo? Why is it pink? Are you sure it’s not an elephant? (Spoiler: It’s definitely a hippo!)
Get the full story on how our Hippo originated, how it evolved and what the future might hold for our favorite pink pachyderm: http://bit.ly/pinkhippo101