With all that fame, zoo director Narongwit Chodchoi said they have begun patenting and trademarking “Moo Deng the hippo” to prevent the animal from being commercialized by anyone else. "After we do this, we will have more income to support activities that will make the animals’ lives better,” he said.

Khao Kheow Open Zoo has denied the claims of TikTok user who accused the zoo of imprisoning its viral sensation — Moo Deng, the two-month old pygmy hippo — insisting it operates in accordance with international standards.

Thailand's latest internet celebrity, baby hippo "Moo Deng", is challenging her keepers with the unexpectedly big crowds she is drawing to her zoo, two hours south of the capital Bangkok. Moo Deng, whose name means "bouncing pig" in Thai,

CHONBURI, Thailand (Reuters) – Thailand’s latest internet celebrity, baby hippo “Moo Deng”, is challenging her keepers with the unexpectedly big crowds she is drawing to her zoo, two hours south of the capital Bangkok.

Only a month after Thailand’s adorable baby hippo Moo Deng was unveiled on Facebook, her fame became unstoppable.

Moo Deng the baby hippo became a global sensation after her videos of frolicking at a Thai zoo went viral. She has featured in brand campaigns and is likely to even have her own livestream. However her newfound fame isn’t without problems,

Fans who can't get enough of the irresistible animal will be able to check in on her 24/7 beginning later this month