Love overflows at the pond "Italian couple" flew in to surprise with a marriage proposal in front of Khao Kheow's miniature hippo exhibit, while superstar "Moo Deng" joined as a witness to their love
On 27 March 2026, reporters at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Si Racha District, Chonburi Province, noted an atmosphere of love arriving from afar. An Italian tourist couple chose Khao Kheow Open Zoo as the place to create an important memory by surprising each other with a marriage proposal in front of the beloved miniature hippopotamus "Moo Deng," a global sensation.
The event began at the miniature hippopotamus exhibit when the Italian tourist couple, who had specifically come to see Moo Deng, prepared a beautifully arranged "vegetable and fresh fruit cake" featuring water spinach, pumpkin, carrot, and corn—Moo Deng's favorites. They gave it to staff to present as a surprise to Moo Deng and "Mae Jona". As Moo Deng happily enjoyed this special meal in true superstar style, the surrounding atmosphere was filled with affection from tourists watching eagerly.
While Moo Deng was enjoying the food, the man seized the perfect moment to hold his girlfriend's hand and present a ring and bouquet, proposing marriage. The adorable image of Moo Deng appeared perfectly in the background, as cheers of congratulations erupted from Thai and international tourists alike.
The Italian couple revealed that the woman has long admired and followed Moo Deng's charm on social media. They intentionally traveled to Thailand to surprise and chose this location as the starting point of their life together, hoping their special day would be filled with happiness and positive energy, just as Moo Deng brings joy to people worldwide.