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In Roblox Grow A Garden, players often wonder how to make the most of high-tier pets. One of the more unique legendary pets is the Hippo. This guide explains how it works, how most players use it, and what to expect when raising one.

What Is the Hippo Pet?

The Hippo is a legendary pet that was added to Grow A Garden on November 8th, 2025. Unlike common or rare pets, it has special abilities that can directly affect your garden profits and crop growth. Most players aim to get pets like this for their passive abilities rather than for combat or decoration.

The Hippo is obtained through the Safari Traveling Merchant. Previously, it could be purchased from the Safari Shop. The price in-game is quite high: 400,000,000 sheckles, or 539 Robux for a special version. Because of its cost, it’s usually considered an investment for players who are serious about maximizing their garden output.

How Does the Hippo’s Trait Work?

The Hippo has two main traits that affect gardening:

1. Watermelon Chomber – Every 8 minutes, the Hippo eats a watermelon. It sells the watermelon for 1.5 times its usual value and has a 30% chance to recover a watermelon seed.

   • In practice, this means that players can earn extra sheckles from their garden without actively selling crops themselves.

   • Most players keep the Hippo near high-value crops to maximize the passive bonus.

   • Over time, these small gains add up, making the Hippo useful for players who farm consistently.

2. Monsoon Beast – Every 20 minutes, the Hippo applies the Monsoon mutation to a random crop.

   • This mutation increases the growth rate of affected crops, making them ready to harvest sooner.

   • Usually, the effect is random, so it’s best to have multiple crops planted to increase the chance that valuable plants benefit.

   • Many experienced players rely on this passive trait to slightly speed up their overall garden output.

In general, the Hippo’s traits are more about steady, incremental benefits rather than huge, immediate boosts.

How Hungry Is the Hippo?

The Hippo’s hunger meter is set at 120,000. This is very high compared to most pets. In practice, this means the Hippo can stay active for long periods without needing to be fed constantly. Players usually pair it with large gardens or areas with high crop turnover, so it can continuously contribute to earning sheckles and applying the Monsoon effect.

How to Obtain the Hippo

Most players obtain the Hippo from the Safari Traveling Merchant. The price is steep, so it is generally purchased after you have already established a strong garden with other pets. The method is straightforward: you go to the merchant and purchase it with sheckles or Robux.

• Price in sheckles: 400,000,000

• Price in Robux: 539 (for the logo black version)

Because of the cost, it’s usually recommended to plan your garden progress before investing in a Hippo. Many players prioritize cheaper grow a garden pets first, build up sheckles, and then consider the Hippo for endgame efficiency.

Appearance and Trivia

The Hippo has a large, recognizable design. Most players place it in visible parts of their garden for a sense of prestige, though the visual does not impact its abilities.

A few trivia points about the Hippo in practice:

• It is strictly a utility pet; its main purpose is to enhance crop profits and growth speed.

• Its passive abilities do not stack if multiple Hippos are used, so players usually have one per garden section rather than filling the whole garden with them.

• The Hippo is not part of any seasonal event but remains a permanent addition to the game.

Tips From Experienced Players

• Use with high-value crops: Because the Watermelon Chomber trait sells crops automatically, pairing the Hippo with expensive crops increases return on investment.

• Timing is key: The 8-minute and 20-minute passive timers mean that you don’t need to constantly check on it. Most players simply set it up and let it run while doing other tasks.

• Combine with other pets: Pairing the Hippo with pets that boost crop growth or harvest yield can create an efficient passive income system.

• Invest in cheap grow a garden pets first: Before buying the Hippo, it’s usually better to acquire lower-tier pets that are affordable and help you build capital. This makes the 400 million sheckles cost easier to manage in the long term.

The Hippo is one of the more specialized legendary pets in Grow A Garden. Its abilities focus on passive profit and crop growth rather than flashy effects or combat advantages. Most players find it useful for long-term gardening strategies, especially when paired with high-value crops. Because of its high cost, it is generally a pet for more experienced players who have already built a steady garden economy.

For those who plan carefully, the Hippo can steadily increase sheckles and reduce manual labor, making it a solid addition to an endgame garden setup.