The dwarf hippopotamus calf, offspring of Moo Toon, elder brother of Moo Deng, has begun walking and moving alongside its mother Moo Manow. Khao Kheow Open Zoo invites the public to vote on the calf's gender for a chance to win prizes. Tags: [dwarf hippopotamus, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, animal offspring, public voting, wildlife news]
On 7 Nov 2025 GMT+7, Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Si Racha district, Chonburi province, welcomed a new member—a dwarf hippopotamus calf born to the family of Moo Toon and Moo Manow on 4 Nov 2026 GMT+7. The zoo invited the public and tourists to join a gender-guessing contest for the calf, with prizes totaling 10,000 baht and five dwarf hippo stuffed toys. Tags: [Khao Kheow Open Zoo, dwarf hippopotamus birth, public contest, Chonburi, animal welfare]
Mr. Narongwit Chodchoi, director of Khao Kheow Open Zoo, revealed that on 4 Nov 2026 GMT+7, the zoo received joyful news of the birth of one dwarf hippopotamus calf. The mother, named Moo Manow, is 14 years old, and the father, Moo Toon, is 7 years old—who is the elder brother of the beloved dwarf hippo, Moo Deng. This new calf is therefore Moo Deng's nephew, marking another happy chapter for the dwarf hippopotamus family at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Tags: [Khao Kheow Open Zoo, director statement, dwarf hippopotamus family, animal birth, wildlife]
Currently, both mother Moo Manow and the dwarf hippo calf are in good health. The little one has started to walk and move following its mother. A team of veterinarians and animal caretakers are closely monitoring their health and development. Meanwhile, the zoo is still confirming the calf's gender. Tags: [animal health, veterinary care, dwarf hippopotamus development, Khao Kheow Open Zoo]
The zoo invites the public and tourists to join the "Guess the Gender of the Dwarf Hippopotamus Baby" activity, guessing whether the little one is a charming boy (male) or a cute girl (female). Participants can win special prizes including cash totaling 10,000 baht—5,000 baht for first prize, 3,000 baht for second, 2,000 baht for third—and five dwarf hippo stuffed toy souvenirs. Tags: [public participation, contest prizes, dwarf hippopotamus, Khao Kheow Open Zoo]
Those interested can join by registering and voting on the dwarf hippopotamus calf's gender through the online Google Forms at: Tags: [online registration, voting, public contest, dwarf hippopotamus]https://forms.gle/mUiVkufN5t5FzuB77Tags: [online form, voting link]Voting is open from today until 12 Nov 2026 GMT+7 at 16:30. Khao Kheow Open Zoo will conduct a random draw from the correct guesses and officially announce the lucky winners on 19 Nov 2026 GMT+7 via the Facebook page "Khao Kheow Open Zoo." Tags: [voting deadline, prize draw, announcement, Khao Kheow Open Zoo, social media]
