Moo Deng the tiny hippo celebrates first birthday
How is Moo Deng celebrating?
Moo Deng, whose name means "bouncing pig" in Thai, became a global superstar last year.Her big personality attracted a huge number of followers from all over the world.The pygmy hippo inspired fan art, merch, songs and memes too! And it appears that Moo Deng's popularity hasn't faded at all since then.Thousands of visitors travelled from across the globe to Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo to celebrate with her.Her four-day birthday bash included a photo exhibition and a parade.
And what's a birthday party without a yummy treat?!Keepers also served Moo Deng and her mother Jona a special birthday "cake" - which was actually made of a selection of tropical fruits carved in a Thai traditional style.Pygmy hippos, otherwise known as dwarf hippos, are native to West Africa and are classified as endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
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BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Moo Deng the tiny hippo celebrates first birthday
It's a big happy birthday to Moo Deng who has celebrated turning one in style!The pygmy hippo became an internet hit last year after clips of her bouncing around went at her zoo in Thailand are holding four days of festivities with plenty of birthday treats to celebrate her special include a huge 20kg "cake" made out of fruit and vegetables. How is Moo Deng celebrating? Moo Deng, whose name means "bouncing pig" in Thai, became a global superstar last big personality attracted a huge number of followers from all over the pygmy hippo inspired fan art, merch, songs and memes too! And it appears that Moo Deng's popularity hasn't faded at all since of visitors travelled from across the globe to Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo to celebrate with four-day birthday bash included a photo exhibition and a parade. And what's a birthday party without a yummy treat?!Keepers also served Moo Deng and her mother Jona a special birthday "cake" - which was actually made of a selection of tropical fruits carved in a Thai traditional hippos, otherwise known as dwarf hippos, are native to West Africa and are classified as endangered according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
STV News
3 days ago
- STV News
Social media sensation Moo Deng turns one
Zoo workers gave Moo Deng a makeshift birthday cake made of fruits and vegetables Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo turned social media star, has celebrated her first birthday, with thousands turning out to celebrate with her. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Bangkok was overrun with fans on the first day of four days of activities marking the occasion. And what would a birthday party be without a singsong and a slice of cake? Well, Moo Deng's celebrations were no different, with fans singing her 'Happy Birthday' and the park presenting her with a cake made from a variety of fruit and vegetables. Moo Deng, right, with her mum Jona eating fruit and vegetables for her first birthday celebrations / Credit: AP Fans travelled from far and wide to celebrate with Moo Deng, including Jennifer Tang from Malaysia. 'She makes me happy. Whenever I'm stressed at work, I pull up photos of Moo Deng,' Tang said. 'So my whole office knows that I'm here… They let me take a week off.' The zoo held an online auction to celebrate the special occasion with photographs, footprints, and even a food container all up for grabs. Money raised from the auction will go towards helping the animals under the zoo's care. Fans gather at Khao Kheow Open Zoo to celebrate Moo Deng's first brithday / Credit: AP When the world met Moo Deng Moo Deng soared to social media stardom shortly after she was born when zoo keeper Atthapon Nundee shared pictures and videos of the baby hippo online. Nundee continues to keep fans updated with happy hippo moments to this day. Followers of Moo Deng even got to help choose the celebrity hippo's name via a social media poll last year. Moo Deng means 'bouncy pork' in Thai, with her name matching her other siblings: Moo Toon (stewed pork) and Moo Waan (sweet pork). There is also another hippo who lives at the zoo named Kha Moo, which translates to stewed pork leg. Hippo Moo Deng went viral shortly after she was born and gained a large online following / Credit: AP The Khao Kheow Open Zoo is home to more than 2,000 animals and saw a spike in visitors when Moo Deng first rose to fame. But since the height of her celebrity stardom, the number of people visiting the park has fallen by almost half. 'Moo Deng is a representative of all wild animals, and she helps everyone understand the roles of zoos,' Narongwit told The Associated Press. 'She speaks for all nearly extinct animals, and turns people's attention to their conservation.' The zoo also runs breeder programs for many endangered species, including the pygmy hippopotamus. The species is native to West Africa, where it is threatened by poaching and loss of habitat. There are only 2,000 to 3,000 left in the wild. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know… Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Guardian
3 days ago
- The Guardian
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng celebrates first birthday with fruit cake
Moo Deng turns one! The Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand is holding four days of activities in celebration of Moo Deng's birthday. The global superstar and internet darling turned one on July 10
