Chonburi:Khao Kheow Open Zoo is inviting the public to participate in a gender guessing game for their newly born pygmy hippopotamus. The zoo's newest addition, born on November 4, 2026, is part of the Moo Tun-Moo Manow family.
According to Thai News Agency, the zoo's director, Mr. Narongwit Chodchoy, announced the birth of the pygmy hippopotamus, whose mother, Moo Manow, is 14 years old, and father, Moo Tun, is 7 years old. The newborn is also related to Moo Deng, a beloved member of the pygmy hippopotamus family at the zoo, being Moo Deng's grandchild. Both the mother and the baby are reported to be in good health, with the young hippopotamus already starting to walk and move alongside its mother. The zoo's veterinary team is actively monitoring the health and development of the new arrival while the process of confirming its sex is underway.
The zoo is engaging the public with the "Guess the Gender of the Baby Pygmy Hippopotamus" activity, offering participants the opportunity to win special prizes. The initiative is aimed at both locals and tourists, providing a fun and interactive experience as they await the revelation of whether the new member is male or female.