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Thousands took to the streets of Cincinnati for the 2018 Women's March. Amanda Rossmann

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On Saturday, thousands took to the streets across the country for another round of women's marches and in Cincinnati, the city's favorite hippo made an appearance.

Fiona, who celebrated her birthday this weekend, was featured on a number of signs, including one that read "Fiona is Female," featuring a picture of the beloved hippo in the female symbol. 

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Gardens tweeted the image out and so far, it has gotten mixed reviews. 

Some were angry that the zoo used Fiona as a political symbol, as she was an escape. Others weren't happy with the political statement, especially since Hamilton County taxpayers partially fund the zoo. 

Other reactions were more favorable:

What do you think?

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A timelapse of the 2018 Cincinnati Women's March: Hear Our Vote. Thousands made their way through the streets of downtown Cincinnati. Amanda Rossmann

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