Moo Deng which means "bouncing pig" in Thai language is the current viral cute baby pygmy hippo. It’s like the Moo Deng has this magical aura, and it has invited more than 30,000 people to come just to see its cute appearance at the zoo in Chonburi province, Thailand.

Curious? Find out who is Moo Deng and where is this viral baby hippo? Explained here, everything you need to know about Moo Deng before you actually go and see the cute creature directly!

Lately, the internet is so obsessed with Moo Deng. Well, who doesn’t? Moo Deng is a cute baby girl of a pygmy hippopotamus who was just born on the 10th of July 2024. If you haven’t realised how cute a baby hippo is, you should search for Moo Deng on the internet and see its cute behaviour.

As a baby hippo, of course it shows you a lot of cute demeanors. How she interacts with her mom, lay down on the ground, walks around with her little feet, sleep, and munch her food (grasses, leaves, and fruits) with her little chubby cheeks are somehow very addictive to see.

Moo Deng also loves being close to water! She likes swimming, especially to get her body cool under the weather. Her gestures while waddling on the water will get you speechless. You might never have seen some gestures as cute as this one coming from a baby pygmy hippo.

FYI, Moo Deng is the daughter of Jona and Tony, the inhabitant of the same zoo, and she’s actually the seventh baby. Jona gave birth to Moo Deng while she herself is 25 years old and Tony is 24 years old.

The birth of Moo Deng isn’t only an internet sensation. Moo Deng actually brings a new hope, since the pygmy hippos are endangered species. Aside from being under her mother’s care (a pygmy hippo baby should stay under their mother’s care at the early months of their lives), Moo Deng is also taken care of by zookeepers.

Also, given the endangered situation, Moo Deng is under the conservation program too, in hope that the population will increase.

Her cuteness became her popularity, and her popularity became a blessing for the zoo. Moo Deng lives in Khao Kheow Open Zoo, Chonburi, Thailand. Since the zoo posted her photo shortly after her birth, it finally became a sensation.

Many people are curious and want to see Moo Deng directly. That's why Khao Kheow Open Zoo is now frequently crowded. As Moo Deng became more and more popular, the zoo even plans to start a live streaming, so people can still admire her behaviour through the internet.

So, if you’re planning to go anytime soon to Thailand, you probably should stop at Chonburi Province to visit Khao Kheow Open Zoo and meet Moo Deng in person. Please don’t postpone your visit to the zoo. Time is ticking, and Moo Deng won’t be a baby forever!

Have you taken a peek at Moo Deng pictures on the internet? If you want to see Moo Deng and greet her in person, of course you should come to Khao Kheow Open Zoo right away.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo’s address is 7 235 Bang Phra, Si Racha District, Chon Buri 20110, Thailand. It’s at the southeast of Bangkok, accessible by driving a car, bus, or taxi. If you start from Pattaya, it will be an even shorter trip. While starting from Bangkok takes up to 2 hours, starting from Pattaya can only take around 45 minutes.

When you arrive at the zoo, don’t expect that you can come close, feed, touch, and take photos with Moo Deng. All of them are totally prohibited, since it could threaten their health and safety. You can just stand from the designated area and take photos from afar. But relax, even seeing Moo Deng from afar can be so satisfying!

If you’re not able to come to Khao Kheow Open Zoo to see Moo Deng in person, don’t worry, Moo Deng is available on a lot of online sources. You can see her on Khao Kheow Open Zoo's Official Social Media (Facebook and Instagram) and Youtube.

A lot of people have made videos of Moo Deng on Youtube, both the official and the unofficial ones from the visitors that met Moo Deng earlier. If you want to see the live streaming of Moo Deng and her mom, you should open the Khao Kheow Open Zoo official website!

With all those platforms, you can still get that cuteness overload of Moo Deng expression and behaviour wherever you are!

Moo Deng is currently the zoo's most famous baby pygmy hippo, and while the zoo may house other hippos, no other babies have reached the same level of fame as Moo Deng. Let’s hope the zoo could potentially welcome more hippo babies in the future if conservation and breeding programs continue.

Aside from seeing Moo Deng, there’s still a lot of animals to admire in Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province, Thailand. You can see elephant swimming shows, penguin parades, or meet the Indochinese tiger.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo itself is a fun place to explore while you’re in Thailand. With a 2,000 acres area and over 8,000 animals inside, this zoo is a great place to spend time with your loved ones–especially when you bring children along during your trip.

Now, no more questions about who is Moo Deng and where is this viral baby hippo as all were already explained above. Now, let’s plan your meeting with Moo Deng right away!

With Khao Kheow Open Zoo being more popular because of Moo Deng, you must plan your holiday to the zoo way before your holiday date. Plan your trip to Bangkok or Pattaya by booking your flights on Traveloka. Book the nearest hotels from the zoo and browse for more attractions around the area!