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Man Trespasses Hippo Enclosure, Zoo to Pursue Charges

3/19/2026

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On March 17, a Thai man illegally entered the enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, and Moo Deng was unharmed but startled.
The man, visiting with his grandnephew, filmed the hippo with a tablet before zoo staff removed him about 10 minutes later.
The zoo plans to pursue legal action, as trespassing can lead to jail time or fines under Thai law.

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Story summary

On March 17, a Thai man illegally entered the enclosure of Moo Deng, an endangered pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, and Moo Deng was unharmed but startled.
The man, visiting with his grandnephew, filmed the hippo with a tablet before zoo staff removed him about 10 minutes later.
The zoo plans to pursue legal action, as trespassing can lead to jail time or fines under Thai law.