Bangkok, Thailand September 18, 2024 - A new born baby hippo “Moo Deng” or “Bouncing Pig” a new member at Khao Kheow Open Zoo gain so much popularity among children and caught widespread attention on social media as well as international society.
It become socially viral when the zoo announces its new member, a recently born pygmy hippopotamus called Moo Deng. At the height of its popularity, the two – month – old baby hippo, Moo Deng attract over 15,000 visitors on Saturday comparing to 2,000 – 3,000 visitors of the time last year.
Moo Deng means Bouncing Pig which is a common name for Thai dish. The name is decided by 20,000 Facebook users who participated in a poll. The baby hippo was born to mother Jona and father Tony. She has two siblings from the same parents namely Moo Toon and Moo Wan, both are name of Thai menu made from pork.
The zoo is now extend its operating hour from 8am to 5pm to 7am to 5pm every day. Khao Kheow Open Zoo is well known zoo in Chon Buri’s Sri Racha district.
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