Lu the hippopotamus died June 8, according to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Lu had been at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964, and was 65 years old.

HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla. — According to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Lu the hippopotamus, who had lived at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park since 1964 ...

Florida's only resident hippo Lu turns 60, making him the oldest in North America. In honor of his Jan. 26 birthday, Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park hosts festivities on Jan. 24.

HOMOSASSA SPRINGS, Fla — A beloved hippo who lived at the Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park passed away, according to a Sunday night post from wildlife officials. Lu spent more than 60 years ...

An African hippopotamus named Lu, loved by visitors, died at FL’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. He starred in movies and TV shows.

When he was younger, Lu the African hippo was part of the Ivan Tors Animal Actors, which spent winters at the Homosassa attraction in the late 1960s, according to the park.

An African hippopotamus named Lu, loved by visitors, died at FL’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. He starred in movies and TV shows.

An African hippopotamus named Lu, loved by visitors, died at FL’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. He starred in movies and TV shows.

An African hippopotamus named Lu, loved by visitors, died at FL’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. He starred in movies and TV shows.

An African hippopotamus named Lu, loved by visitors, died at FL’s Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. He starred in movies and TV shows.