Poppy’s First Birthday Party

Poppy’s First Birthday Party

The Metro Richmond Zoo is inviting the community to celebrate Poppy’s first birthday. The zoo will host a public birthday party on Saturday, December 27, at 12:00 PM at Hippo Haven.  Guests will have the opportunity to watch Poppy enjoy and explore special birthday...
Poppy Celebrates Her First Birthday

Poppy Celebrates Her First Birthday

Our pygmy hippo baby is growing up! Today, the Metro Richmond Zoo celebrates Poppy’s first birthday. Our beloved holiday hippo has brought tremendous joy to our team, our guests, and fans around the world this past year. Poppy’s story captivated millions when we...
New Pygmy Hippo Outdoor Experience

New Pygmy Hippo Outdoor Experience

The zoo is thrilled to announce an exciting update to one of our favorite animal encounters. Now that Iris and Poppy have moved outdoors, we are reimagining the pygmy hippo experience to continue offering guests an immersive and unforgettable opportunity to meet our...
Poppy Makes Her Debut in the Outdoor Hippo Habitat

Poppy Makes Her Debut in the Outdoor Hippo Habitat

We’ve got positively happy news for pygmy hippo fans! The zoo is thrilled to announce that Poppy, America’s beloved pygmy hippo princess, has made her public debut in the outdoor Hippo Haven habitat. Iris and Poppy had been living in a climate-controlled indoor...
New Pygmy Hippo Experience

New Pygmy Hippo Experience

The zoo is thrilled to introduce a new, one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes adventure for visitors: The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience. Starting January 22, guests can enjoy an up-close, personal encounter with the endangered pygmy hippo. The experience offers an incredible...
Pygmy Hippo Live Stream

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...