Moo Deng the baby hippo became a global sensation after her videos of frolicking at a Thai zoo went viral. She has featured in brand campaigns and is likely to even have her own livestream. However ...

Moo Deng the baby hippo isn't a baby anymore! Thursday, July 10, 2025 marked the viral pygmy hippo's first birthday, and she celebrated in style at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi, Thailand.

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

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.

Moo Deng, the world’s favorite pygmy hippo, just turned 1, and thousands of fans from across the globe traveled to Thailand to celebrate with her.

Moo Deng is celebrating a milestone! The pygmy baby hippo marked her first birthday on Thursday, July 10, and was thrown a party fit for a viral social media sensation.

Visitors hold a soft toy of hippo Moo Deng as they line up to watch her at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo. By Thursday afternoon, the number of visitors reached 12,000, zoo director Narongwit Chodchoy said.

CHONBURI, Thailand, July 10 (Reuters) - Thailand's baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation Moo Deng celebrated her first birthday on Thursday, devouring a massive tropical fruit platter alongside her ...

Visitors hold a soft toy of hippo Moo Deng as they line up to watch her at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo. By Thursday afternoon, the number of visitors reached 12,000, zoo director Narongwit Chodchoy said.

Moo Deng soared to stardom shortly after she was born, largely thanks to her keeper Atthapon Nundee who shared adorable pictures and videos of the baby hippo on social media.