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Visitor fined for climbing into viral hippo Moo Deng’s enclosure at Thai zoo

Zoo says it has increased security since the incident in March to deter would-be intruders

The Independent UK · Apr 9

Zoo clarifies welfare of Moo Deng

Khao Kheow Open Zoo has issued a statement addressing concerns over the living conditions of baby pygmy hippo

Bangkok Post · Feb 19

Moo Deng turns 1: Thailand’s internet-famous baby hippo celebrates birthday feasting on massive fruit platter

Pygmy hippo’s fame brought millions of fans, global gifts and soaring zoo visitors in just one year

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

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Zoo gets its own Moo Deng and launches poll to name baby pygmy hippo

The 15-pound newborn was delivered on December 9

The Independent UK · Dec 31, 2024

Bitcoin Founder Adopts Moo Deng, Gifts Massive Donation for 'Dedicated Exhibit' to the Viral Hippo

Canadian computer programmer Vitalik Buterin donated to the Khao Kheow Open Zoo to become a adoptive parent of the internet-famous baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng.

Latin Times · Dec 26, 2024

Moo Deng v Haggis: The battle of the pygmy hippos is the biggest contest this week

The pygmy hippopotamus smack talk has begun

The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2024

Moo Deng: the celebrated hippo’s real home has disappeared – will the world restore it?

The playful and pudgy mammal that went viral from its Thai zoo enclosure has a sad story to tell about her fellows hippos.

The Conversation · Oct 25, 2024

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Zoo reports tourists seen with slingshot to police

Khao Kheow Open Zoo has told police about a group of Chinese tourists who were seen in a TikTok video using a slingshot.

Bangkok Post · Oct 23, 2024

Is Moo Deng cake? Viral baby pygmy hippo becomes new inspiration for bakers

Baby hippo has inspired fanart, zoo merchandise, makeup looks from Sephora, and now cakes deemed ‘too cute to eat’

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2024

Viral Chaos Hippo Moo Deng Is Getting Her Own 24-Hour Live Feed For Fans & Sign Me The Fuck Up

I just wanna be like her: moisturised, unbothered, screaming.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 20, 2024

Moo Deng The Tiny Hippo Has Taken Over The Internet & Not To Be Dramatic But I’d Die For Her

The latest it girl.

Pedestrian.tv · Sep 17, 2024

Moo Deng, Viral 2-Month-Old Baby Hippo, Disrupted By “Cruel” Behavior From Zoo Visitors

Zoo visitors are tossing bananas and pouring water on the adorable, two-month-old pygmy hippo in an attempt to get her attention. The post Moo Deng, Viral 2-Month-Old Baby Hippo, Disrupted By “Cruel” Behavior From Zoo Visitors first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Sep 13, 2024

‘I set a goal to make her famous’: the baby pygmy hippo who became a giant online

Moo-Deng from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand has amassed a legion of fans across TikTok, Facebook and Instagram

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2024

Baby hippo draws crowds to Chon Buri zoo

A playful baby pygmy hippo is drawing crowds at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri.

Bangkok Post · Sep 12, 2024

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