The Hippo in the Room?: The Fate of the Animal Summarizing Forty Years of Colombian History

In 1980, Pablo Escobar opened the doors of his Hacienda Nápoles to exhibit animals brought from different parts of the... free in a tropical environment.

The Hippo in the Room?: The Fate of the Animal Summarizing Forty Years of Colombian History

TL;DR

  • Pablo Escobar opened Hacienda Nápoles in 1980.
  • The hacienda was used to exhibit animals brought from various parts of the world.
  • These animals were kept in a tropical environment and allowed to roam freely.
  • The fate of one animal is presented as a summary of forty years of Colombian history.