Moo Deng, Thailand’s baby pygmy hippo from that inspired a Saturday Night Live character and thousands of memes, has begun her four-day birthday celebration at Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

The pygmy hippo soared to stardom, largely thanks to her keeper who shared adorable pictures and videos of her on social ...

Thousands of fans have flocked to a Thailand zoo to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the baby pygmy hippo that's become a social media sensation.

Thousands are flocking to Thailand from across the globe to celebrate celebrity hippo Moo Deng’s 1st birthday.

Baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng eats fruit presented for her first birthday celebration at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand, Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Molly Swindall of New York helps Khao Kheow Open Zoo director Narongwit Chodchoy C hodchoy prepare food Thursday for Moo Deng’s first birthday at the zoo. Sakchai Lalit, Associated Press ...

Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation.

CHON BURI - Thailand’s pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday, leaving behind the animal infancy that boosted her to worldwide internet fame for her cute antics.