Windows
2 options- Press Win + . (period) to open the emoji & symbol picker.
- Or in Word: type 1F99B then Alt + X for the first codepoint.
Multi-codepoint sequence — emoji picker is the reliable option.
Hippopotamus Symbol
A symbol from the Animal Symbols collection. Click the symbol or the button below to copy.
- Symbol
- 🦛
- Unicode
- U+1F99B
- HTML entity
- 🦛
- Category
- Animal Symbols
Export
Download Hippopotamus as a vector SVG or a raster PNG.
Preview
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Color applies to monochrome symbols; multicolor emoji keep their own colors. SVG uses the system font stack — open in any vector editor and convert to outlines if needed. PNGs have a transparent background.
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About the hippopotamus symbol
A full-bodied hippopotamus facing left, typically shown in gray or blue-gray with small ears, a short tail, and a wide snout. This emoji represents the large, semiaquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa.
The hippopotamus emoji is used in messages about safari animals, wildlife conservation, or the animal itself. It often appears in playful contexts referencing the hippo's reputation for being both comical and dangerous, and is commonly seen in posts about zoos, African travel, or children's stories featuring the animal.
How to type Hippopotamus
Native keyboard shortcuts for each operating system — derived from the codepoint, so the steps below are always accurate.
macOS
2 options- Press Control + Command + Space to open the Character Viewer.
- Search by name or paste the symbol — easiest path for multi-codepoint sequences.
Linux
1 step- Press Ctrl + Shift + U, type 1F99B, then press Enter or Space.
Copy in every format
Every form of this character — for HTML, CSS, JavaScript, URLs and more. Click any value to copy.
Text vs emoji presentation
This codepoint has two standardized presentations. Append U+FE0E to force the monochrome text form, or U+FE0F to force the colorful emoji form. Default presentation: emoji.
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