The video shows a hippopotamus swimming in a pond at a zoo. The hippopotamus is mostly submerged, with only its head and back visible above the water. The pond is surrounded by a concrete barrier, and there is a grassy area with some rocks and a building in the background. The building appears to be a zoo enclosure, with a barred window visible on the side. The water in the pond is murky and dark, with ripples on the surface. The sky is visible above the trees, and it appears to be a sunny day. The video is filmed from a slightly elevated perspective, looking down at the pond and the hippopotamus.