https://www.scmp.com/rss/521977/feed The latest news and top stories on Khao Kheow Open Zoo. A prominent Thai zoological park, Khao Kheow Open Zoo is located in Si Racha, Chonburi, north of Pattaya. Established in 1978 and part of the Zoological Park Organization of Thailand, it spans 2,000 acres, housing over 8,000 animals from more than 300 species. Its primary mission focuses on wildlife conservation, education, research and public recreation, including breeding endangered species. Notable for its open concept, interactive... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com SCMP’s Asia desk SCMP’s Asia desk A Thai zoo housing the viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng has pledged to tighten security and pressed charges against a foreign tourist who recently sneaked into the attraction at night as fans voiced concern over the internet-famous animal’s safety. Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province on Tuesday said a fact-finding panel had been appointed to determine the cause of the incident, which it revealed two weeks ago. “This act violates our regulations and poses a safety risk to both the individuals and... https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3323353/thailand-moo-dengs-zoo-vows-tighter-security-after-trespassing-incident?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3323353/thailand-moo-dengs-zoo-vows-tighter-security-after-trespassing-incident?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:15:47 +0000 Fran Lu Fran Lu A cute video of the mascot hippo Moo Deng simulating an attack during a zoo training drill has gone viral and amused many people online. The Khao Kheow Open Zoo, in Chonburi province near Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, published a short film of their emergency response drill on July 21. According to the zoo, it is a rehearsal for a scenario involving an escaped animal. A staff member was dressed as the zoo’s superstar, the pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng, and pretended to have escaped from her... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3320171/thai-zoo-shares-viral-video-moo-deng-mascot-simulating-attack-during-drill-amuses-viewers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3320171/thai-zoo-shares-viral-video-moo-deng-mascot-simulating-attack-during-drill-amuses-viewers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 01 Aug 2025 01:00:13 +0000 Fran Lu Fran Lu Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo adored by fans worldwide, celebrated her first birthday on July 10 with an extravagant four-day party. Moo Deng’s home, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi province near Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, organised a series of celebratory events from July 10 to 13. The zoo prepared a 20kg cake for the little hippo, crafted from her favourite tropical fruits, and shared it with her 26-year-old mother, Jona. Ahead of the celebration, the zoo auctioned the cake, with a skincare... https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3317865/bouncy-pork-thai-pygmy-hippo-moo-deng-turns-1-grand-4-day-zoo-festival-delights-fans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/article/3317865/bouncy-pork-thai-pygmy-hippo-moo-deng-turns-1-grand-4-day-zoo-festival-delights-fans?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:00:14 +0000 Agence France-Presse Agence France-Presse Thailand’s pygmy hippo Moo Deng marked her first birthday on Thursday, leaving behind the animal infancy which boosted her to worldwide internet fame for her cute antics. Crowds have been invited to a four-day festival at Khao Kheow Open Zoo where Moo Deng – meaning “Bouncy Pork” in Thai – frolicked to stardom and amassed five million social media fans. The first day of the extravaganza falls on a Thai public holiday and the agenda includes a lecture on “Moo Deng’s cheekiness” while a skincare... https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3317634/pygmy-hippo-moo-deng-thailands-viral-internet-sensation-celebrates-first-birthday?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3317634/pygmy-hippo-moo-deng-thailands-viral-internet-sensation-celebrates-first-birthday?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:52:31 +0000