Coverage dated July 9, 2025

Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng's first birthday at Thailand zoo

Headline from ABC 7 Chicago

Thousands of fans flocked to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation.

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng's first birthday at Thailand zoo (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Thousands of fans flocked to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby pygmy hippo that has become a social media sensation.

  2. The Boston Globe

    Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng’s first birthday at a Thailand zoo (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    By Thursday afternoon, the number of visitors to see Moo Deng reached 12,000, zoo director Narongwit Chodchoy said.

  3. WHDH Boston

    Thousands celebrate baby hippo Moo Deng’s first birthday at a Thailand zoo - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    CHONBURI, Thailand (AP) — Thousands of excited fans flocked to a Thai zoo on Thursday to celebrate the first birthday of Moo Deng, the adorable baby

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