Meet Poppy, the Next Moo Deng! Virginia Zoo Names Baby Hippopotamus After Heated Vote
Mar. 15, 2025Introducing…. Poppy!
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Metro Richmond Zoo
Sharing that there were more than 100,000 votes from all 50 states and 165 countries, Metro Richmond Zoo director Jim Andelin shared the news live on theTodayshow.
“We hope the people will learn more about this species as well as other species,” Andelin said.
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The little girl officially made her zoo debut on Friday, Jan. 3, and visitors can come out to see her at the zoo.
source: people.com
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