A new experience has opened up at the Metro Richmond Zoo that offers people the chance to meet Poppy the pygmy hippo, and ...

On Tuesday, the Metro Richmond Zoo launched a new experience where guests can meet America’s sweetheart up close and personal ...

and the pygmy hippo. Both species have thick skin covered in short fur, with a large head and mouth. Hippos are recognizable by their large size, barrel-shaped bodies, and thick, gray skin. They also ...

The lesser-known pygmy hippo inhabits West Africa and is much smaller ... Poaching is a significant threat to both species, as ivory from elephant tusks and hippo teeth is highly sought after on the ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is offering 30-minute meet-and-greets with its new baby pygmy hippo Poppy through February.

Americans who have fallen in love with Moo Deng no longer need to travel to Thailand to see a baby pygmy hippo in person. The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is now offering exclusive meet-and ...