Thailand's Viral Baby Hippo Moo Deng Spurs Zoo Visitor Surge

Khao Kheow Open Zoo implements measures to protect the baby pygmy hippo from aggressive visitors as her fame continues to grow.

Moo Deng, a baby pygmy hippo, has become an internet sensation, leading to a significant increase in visitors to Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo.
The zoo has limited public access to Moo Deng's enclosure to five-minute viewing windows on weekends due to the high volume of visitors.
Some visitors have been accused of mistreating Moo Deng by throwing objects and splashing water to wake her, prompting the zoo to install additional security measures and warning signs.
The zoo plans to launch a 24-hour livestream of Moo Deng to accommodate fans who cannot visit in person.
Moo Deng's fame is being used to raise awareness about the endangered status of pygmy hippos and to support the zoo's conservation efforts through merchandise sales.