Springfield zoo losing popular Hippo

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- The Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield says its popular hippopotamus is being moved to a zoo in Cincinnati.

The Springfield News-Leader reported zoo officials say Henry the hippopotamus needs a better living space than the one he's had at the Dickerson Park Zoo for the last three years.

But Zoo director Mike Crocker said Henry will remain in Springfield a few months longer than originally expected. He said Cincinnati's new hippo environment won't be ready until early summer 2016.

The zoo also siad it's canceling the 2015 edition of its annual Halloween party, Spooktacular, which has seen declining attendance.

Information from: Springfield News-Leader, http://www.news-leader.com