pygmy hippo

  • 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 NewsWatermelon carving of Thai hippo Moo Deng captivates the nation

    Watermelon carving of Thai hippo Moo Deng captivates the nation

    Baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng isn’t the only sensation to hit Thailand’s social media this week. A watermelon carved to resemble the adorable hippo by a Thai food vendor has also caused a social media storm in the Land of Smiles. Yesterday, September 16, Visanu Somjaiwong shared images on Facebook of an intricately carved miniature hippo from a whole watermelon, impressing…

  • 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…