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Meet Poppy: Metro Richmond Zoo's Adorable Baby Hippo!

1/10/2025

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A delightful new addition has arrived at the Metro Richmond Zoo! Meet Poppy, the adorable baby pygmy hippo born on Christmas Eve, weighing in at 15 pounds. Her name was chosen by fans worldwide, with over 116,000 votes cast. Poppy made her charming debut at the zoo on January 3, 2025, bringing joy to visitors and staff alike.

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A delightful new addition has arrived at the Metro Richmond Zoo! Meet Poppy, the adorable baby pygmy hippo born on Christmas Eve, weighing in at 15 pounds. Her name was chosen by fans worldwide, with over 116,000 votes cast. Poppy made her charming debut at the zoo on January 3, 2025, bringing joy to visitors and staff alike.