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Intruder into Moo Deng's enclosure arrested
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» CHON BURI - A man has been arrested after intruding into the enclosure of famed pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo on Tuesday evening.
Zoo clarifies welfare of 'Moo Deng'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2026
» Chon Buri: Khao Kheow Open Zoo has issued a statement addressing concerns over the living conditions of viral baby pygmy hippo "Moo Deng" while announcing plans for a habitat expansion.
Bangkok's Safari World to reopen predator zone after lions mauled keeper last month
Online Reporters, Published on 12/10/2025
» The Safari World zoo in Bangkok will reopen its Predator Zone (Tiger Zone) on Monday after the zone was closed when lions mauled a veteran keeper to death early last month.
Chon Buri zoo welcomes litter of squirrel monkeys
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 26/07/2025
» Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri yesterday announced the good health of five squirrel monkeys (Saimiri sciureus) recently born at the facility.
Moo Deng mascot stars in zoo training drill
Online Reporters, Published on 22/07/2025
» CHON BURI - The Khao Kheow Open Zoo enlisted a Moo Dang mascot to add an element of novelty to an elaborate emergency response drill on Monday, as part of its ongoing commitment to public and staff safety.
Dying child was granted final wish, to visit Moo Deng
Online Reporters, Published on 02/06/2025
» CHON BURI - A terminally ill six-year-old whose biggest dream was to visit the pygmy hippo Moo Deng at Khao Kheow Open Zoo has passed away, having been granted his dying wish.
Moo Deng welcomes lucky travellers at Thai airports during Songkran holidays
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 13/04/2025
» Some passengers returning home or holidaymakers visiting Thailand to enjoy the Thai new year festival have been greeted with dolls of an iconic animal that lures people around the world to get a glimpse of him.
Muay Thai and Moo Deng unite
News, Sagee Wongchaisuwan, Published on 19/03/2025
» Muay Thai fighter Buakaw Banchamek has teamed up with Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) to launch "Moo Deng" Muay Thai shorts for charity.
Zoo confirms Moo Deng’s good health, denies exploitation claim
News, Apinya Wipatayotin and Online Reporters, Published on 25/02/2025
» The natural resources minister has rejected claims by foreign animal rights groups that Thailand is unethically exploiting celebrity pygmy hippo Moo Deng for monetary gain.
EC predicts PAO vote turnout of 65%
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/01/2025
» The Election Commission (EC) expects a 65% turnout in the Feb 1 nationwide elections for members and the chairs of provincial administration organisations (PAO), up slightly from when the local polls were held in 2020.