pygmy hippo

  • Environment NewsMoo Deng: Thailand’s personality of the year

    Moo Deng: Thailand’s personality of the year

    Time magazine’s annual selection for Person of the Year often reflects on the individuals who have captured global attention. While it is usually presidents and influential figures, it is clear here in Thailand who truly deserves the title. Forget the political icons—our beloved Moo Deng, the pint-sized pygmy hippo, has captured hearts, taken over social media, and established herself as…

  • Thailand NewsKhao Kheow Zoo to expand with new Hippo Village project

    Khao Kheow Zoo to expand with new Hippo Village project

    Khao Kheow Open Zoo is set to expand with a new project called Hippo Village, dedicated to the popular pygmy hippopotamus family, including the beloved Moo Deng, at the zoo in Chon Buri Province. The announcement was made by Ataporn Sriherun, Director of the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand, alongside Narongwit Chadchoi, Director of Khao Kheow Open Zoo. They discussed…

  • Thailand NewsEthereum co-founder donates 10 million baht gift to Moo Deng and friends

    Ethereum co-founder donates 10 million baht gift to Moo Deng and friends

    The co-founder of the leading cryptocurrency Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, donated 10 million baht to Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri to support its wildlife adoption project and to fund the construction of a new home for Moo Deng and his companions. Buterin previously visited Khao Kheow Open Zoo in November to meet the zoo’s celebrity pygmy hippo, Moo Deng,…

  • Thailand NewsPlans in the works to increase hippo population in Thailand

    Plans in the works to increase hippo population in Thailand

    Plans are progressing for Moo Toon, the older brother of the famed hippo Moo Deng, to mate with Moo Manao at Nakhon Ratchasima Zoo, aiming to increase the population of pygmy hippopotamuses in Thailand. Moo Toon celebrated his fifth birthday recently at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri, where he resides with his sister. Moo Manao, currently eight…

  • Thailand NewsMoo Deng picks Trump: Baby hippo makes US election prediction (video)

    Moo Deng picks Trump: Baby hippo makes US election prediction (video)

    In a bizarre twist of international fanfare, Thailand’s beloved baby pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, has waded into the 2024 US presidential race with her vote—and it’s got social media roaring. Just one day before the American Election Day, this Internet-famous hippo from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri made her pick clear in a delightfully fruity showdown. In a…

  • Thailand NewsPeta accuses Thai zoo of exploiting baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng

    Peta accuses Thai zoo of exploiting baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng

    People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (Peta) has levelled accusations against Khao Kheow Open Zoo, alleging that the zoo is exploiting Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, claiming she should be in the wild and not paraded for profit. “TikTok turned Moo Deng into a celebrity, but the reality is far from cute,” read a post on Peta’s Facebook…

  • Thailand NewsKhao Kheow Zoo earns 12 million baht from Moo Deng’s live stream fame

    Khao Kheow Zoo earns 12 million baht from Moo Deng’s live stream fame

    Khao Kheow Open Zoo has captured global attention with live streaming of Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, drawing fans from around the world. The zoo reported a significant surge in visitors, earning over 12 million baht from September 1 to 19, and anticipates revenue up to 200 million baht from one million visitors by the end of its fiscal…

  • Thailand NewsRound-the-clock hippo-cam! Moo Deng’s 24/7 stream delights fans (video)

    Round-the-clock hippo-cam! Moo Deng’s 24/7 stream delights fans (video)

    Fans of pygmy hippopotamus sensation Moo Deng are in for a treat as the hippo’s zoo owners announced they intend to video their star attraction 24/7 after the income from visitors reached almost 13 million baht. Zoo officials have announced they’ll keep cameras rolling around the clock to capture every adorable, wobbly moment. Today, September 20, at 11.30am, Narongwit Chodchoi,…

  • Thailand NewsZoo sees 12,000 visitors daily for baby hippo Moo Deng

    Zoo sees 12,000 visitors daily for baby hippo Moo Deng

    A surge of 12,000 visitors flocked to Khao Kheow Open Zoo yesterday, September 15, to see the increasingly popular baby pygmy hippopotamus known as Moo Deng. The zoo plans to introduce a new sloth family next month, urging tourists to avoid disturbing animals. The Director of the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand, Attaporn Srirang, reported that the popularity of Moo…

  • TravelMoo Deng, the little rising star of Thailand right now

    Moo Deng, the little rising star of Thailand right now

    One of Thailand’s most viral little stars right now is Moo Deng. A two-month pygmy hippo that was born in Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri, Thailand. She quickly became viral, stealing the hearts of many audiences across social media platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram. Not just Thais have developed an infatuation for this adorable hippo, but many…