Jan 13, 2025 · 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.

Jan 13, 2025 · The Poppy Cam shows an overhead view of the indoor pool. Starting today, the live stream is available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. A highlight reel of other Poppy videos will be displayed on the feed outside these hours. Iris and Poppy can choose where to spend their time, and they may not always be visible on camera.

Jan 21, 2025 · 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 opportunity to meet Iris and Poppy and interact with them in a unique and ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Poppy was born on Dec. 9, 2024, to the Metro Richmond Zoo's resident pygmy hippos Iris and Corwin. Poppy is Iris and Corwin's third calf in four-and-a-half years.

Jan 21, 2025 · The Metro Richmond Zoo announced "The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience" on Tuesday, giving visitors a chance for up-close and personal encounters with the viral baby hippo and her mom.

Jan 13, 2025 · The Metro Richmond Zoo announced Monday that Poppy Cam, showing an overhead view of the zoo's indoor hippo pool, will be live daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The zoo shared that viewers can...

Jan 13, 2025 · After Poppy, the Metro Richmond Zoo’s newest baby pygmy hippo became a viral sensation on social media, she and her mother are now on view each day through a livestream.

Poppy can't... Pygmy hippos are nocturnal and spend most of their days resting in the water. Adult hippos can hold their breath underwater for up to 15 minutes. Poppy can't...

On January 13, 2025, the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia officially announced its “Poppy Cam” featuring the baby hippo and her mother Iris. The stream airs daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, and ...

Jan 6, 2025 · The Metro Richmond Zoo announced the name of its newborn baby pygmy hippo on the "Today Show" on Monday after a heated worldwide online poll.