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The Internet's favourite baby hippo is turning 1, and Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo is throwing her a four‑day birthday bash
From 10 to 13 July, the zoo will shine the spotlight on Moo Deng and everyone will be singing her a very happy birthday.
Because hippos this cute deserve the world.
The four‑day celebration will be fit for a celebrity hippo, complete with a giant cake, parades, and more
Zoo visitors are in for a real treat, courtesy of Moo Deng.
According to The Nation Thailand, they can expect a giant birthday cake with candles, celebrating Moo Deng's milestone.
That's just the tip of the iceberg. There will be a photo gallery showcasing her cutest moments, merchandise stalls with themed items, and a slew of parades to sing her praises.
The best part? Kids under 12 get to enter free, making it the ultimate family outing.
Moo Deng's celebration comes with a meaningful cause too
Fans will have the opportunity to bid on her personal items at a special auction during the celebration.
Every baht raised will support the zoo's efforts in sustainable animal care, ensuring Moo Deng and her friends stay healthy and happy.
Moo Deng has been winning hearts and stealing the spotlight on social media, all just for being her goofy self
Born on 10 July 2024, she's a pygmy hippo whose name means "bouncy pork" in Thai. It was chosen through a public poll with over 20,000 votes, two months after her birth.
By September that year, this cheeky little hippo went viral, inspiring memes, merch, and fans worldwide.
According to Asia One, the zoo's director Narungwit Chodchoy mentioned that the zoo's average daily visitors increased from 3,000 to a whopping 12,000, as reported by Bangkok Post last November.
She's touched many hearts, especially one brave young fan
According to South China Morning Post, a terminally ill 6-year-old child with cancer was granted a special visit to meet the hippo, bringing genuine joy to the child's day.
This heartfelt encounter went viral, showing how an animal can bring hope and happiness in hard times.
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