POPPY
The Pygmy Hippo
Hi, Poppy!
Hippo hooray! Introducing Poppy, the zoo’s newest and most adorable addition to our animal family.
She was born on December 9, 2024, to parents Iris and Corwin, and she can now be seen at the zoo. Pygmy hippos are endangered, so this birth is important!
Poppy is America’s pygmy hippo princess. She’s raising awareness for her species by stealing hearts on the internet across the world.
Live Poppy Cam
Poppy POPdates
Pygmy Hippo Live Stream
You asked for it, and we listened. The zoo is excited to launch the Poppy Cam, a new live stream of our pygmy hippo duo, Iris and Poppy. The Poppy Cam lets animal lovers worldwide watch Poppy’s daily adventures in real time, offering a unique and intimate view of this...
Pygmy Hippo Name Announcement
The votes are in, and we are thrilled to announce the winning name for our little hippo... Introducing POPPY, the pygmy hippo! We received more than 116,000 total votes from hippo fans in 165 countries. With 52.8% of the vote, Poppy has earned the majority to secure a...
Pygmy Hippo Baby Splashes Onto Habitat
The zoo is excited to announce our adorable pygmy hippo calf has officially made her public debut and can now be seen at Hippo Haven with Mom! On the evening of December 30, Iris and her calf returned to the indoor pool area. It was the baby’s first time submerged in...
Pygmy Hippo Naming Poll
THE FINAL ROUND A massive THANK YOU to everyone who participated in the first round of our pygmy hippo naming poll! We received 52,794 total votes!! Since no name received 50% of the vote, we are having a runoff vote with the top 2 names. The final names are: POPPY (a...
Pygmy Hippo Born Before Christmas
Hippo hooray! The zoo is excited to announce a heartwarming addition to our animal family just in time for the holidays: a baby pygmy hippo. The newborn arrived on December 9, 2024, after a 7-month gestation. Congratulations to pygmy hippo parents Iris and Corwin on...
Poppy in the News
New Celebrity Baby Pygmy Hippo Gets A Flowery Name
January 8, 2025 | Forbes
Meet the newborn pygmy hippo named by 116,000 fans worldwide
January 7, 2025 | CNN
Poppy the Baby Pygmy Hippo Has Her First Swim
January 6, 2025 | Inside Edition
Meet Poppy, the Next Moo Deng! Virginia Zoo Names Baby Hippopotamus After Heated Vote
January 6, 2025 | People
Move over, Moo Deng — a US zoo has named its adorable baby pygmy hippo
January 6, 2025 | New York Post
Popular baby pygmy hippo born in the US now has a name after poll drives 100,000 votes
January 6, 2025 | USA Today
EXCLUSIVE: Name of baby pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo has been revealed
January 6, 2025 | The Today Show
Endangered pygmy finally meets public in Virginia zoo
January 5, 2025 | Africa News
It’s Poppy vs. Hammie Mae in Virginia zoo’s poll to name a baby pygmy hippo
December 31, 2024 | NPR
Newborn pygmy hippo rings in the New Year at Virginia zoo
December 31, 2024 | Fox & Friends
‘Adorable’ Baby Pygmy Hippo Needs A Name, Zoo Says
December 30, 2024 | Forbes
Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
December 27, 2024 | Good Morning America
Step aside, Moo Deng: Watch this baby pygmy hippo born in Virginia just before Christmas
December 27, 2024 | USA Today
Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
December 27, 2024 | ABC News
A Virginia zoo welcomes newborn pygmy hippopotamus as year ends
December 26, 2024 | Associated Press
A hippopotamus for Christmas: Baby pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
December 26, 2024 | CBS News
A U.S. Zoo Gets a Hippopotamus for Christmas! Pygmy Hippo Born in December Makes Public Debut
December 26, 2024 | People
‘Precious’ pygmy hippo warms hearts at Virginia zoo. See ‘adorable’ Moo Deng lookalike
December 24, 2024 | MSN