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Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, VA (Chesterfield Co.) Home to 2000 animals, representing 190 different species from around the world. Open Mon-Sat, 9:30 - 5:00

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Gray wolves like Sirius are well adapted to cold weather, and snow provides enrichment that encourages natural movement and behavior, and yes, rolling is part of the fun. ❄️🐺

Gray wolves like Sirius are well adapted to cold weather, and snow provides enrichment that encourages natural movement and behavior, and yes, rolling is part of the fun. ❄️🐺

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Help name our baby pygmy hippo! 💗🦛 POPPY (a flower like her mom's name) JUNIPER (an evergreen shrub to remember winter) HAMMIE MAE (a sweet & southern tie to Virginia ham) OMI (means "water" in Yoruba, a language spoken in West Africa) VOTE 🗳️ here:

Help name our baby pygmy hippo! 💗🦛 POPPY (a flower like her mom's name) JUNIPER (an evergreen shrub to remember winter) HAMMIE MAE (a sweet & southern tie to Virginia ham) OMI (means "water" in Yoruba, a language spoken in West Africa) VOTE 🗳️ here:

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We lowered the water level for our little hippo’s first swim, and Iris couldn’t resist playing with the exposed water jet! 🦛💦 Mom and baby had a blast splashing around and loved the water massage.

We lowered the water level for our little hippo’s first swim, and Iris couldn’t resist playing with the exposed water jet! 🦛💦 Mom and baby had a blast splashing around and loved the water massage.

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Our little hippo has officially made her public debut! She is already making a splash in her new home and on social media worldwide. 💦🦛 This was the baby’s first time in water since being born in that same pool three weeks earlier. More:

Our little hippo has officially made her public debut! She is already making a splash in her new home and on social media worldwide. 💦🦛 This was the baby’s first time in water since being born in that same pool three weeks earlier. More:

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We are thrilled to announce the winning name for our little hippo... Poppy, you’re gonna be populer… lar! 💗🦛💖 Read more: #poppyhippo #hippo #poppypygmy #metrorichmondzoo #rva

We are thrilled to announce the winning name for our little hippo... Poppy, you’re gonna be populer… lar! 💗🦛💖 Read more: #poppyhippo #hippo #poppypygmy #metrorichmondzoo #rva

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Monday morning mood #metrorichmondzoo #rva #poppy #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

Monday morning mood #metrorichmondzoo #rva #poppy #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

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The final day to vote is here! With 52,000 votes already in, the race for our hippo's name is tighter than ever!🦛 Poll closes tonight, 1/4, at 11:59 PM. Remember, if you visit the zoo today, you can cast an in-person vote that’s worth more. 🗳️:

The final day to vote is here! With 52,000 votes already in, the race for our hippo's name is tighter than ever!🦛 Poll closes tonight, 1/4, at 11:59 PM. Remember, if you visit the zoo today, you can cast an in-person vote that’s worth more. 🗳️:

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The results are in & we have the winning name for our little hippo! 💗 🦛 Tune in to TODAY tomorrow, 1/6, around 7:50 AM EST for the live opening of the envelope. Or check our website/social for the big reveal. Until then, we'll keep this safely locked in the vault. ✉️🔒

The results are in & we have the winning name for our little hippo! 💗 🦛 Tune in to TODAY tomorrow, 1/6, around 7:50 AM EST for the live opening of the envelope. Or check our website/social for the big reveal. Until then, we'll keep this safely locked in the vault. ✉️🔒

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Iris, our proud hippo mama “voted” last week in the naming poll for her adorable calf. She picked Poppy, the people’s choice. 💗🦛 Read more about Poppy's name announcement: #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

Iris, our proud hippo mama “voted” last week in the naming poll for her adorable calf. She picked Poppy, the people’s choice. 💗🦛 Read more about Poppy's name announcement: #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

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Princess Poppy is 6 months old today!! 💗🦛 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #poppy #poppyhippo

Princess Poppy is 6 months old today!! 💗🦛 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #poppy #poppyhippo

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We are excited to announce the birth of 6 cheetah cubs to proud parents Zuri and Ramses!!! 🐆 Born on May 13, the litter includes 3 males and 3 females. Zuri and her rambunctious 3-month-old cubs are now on habitat in the zoo! More:

We are excited to announce the birth of 6 cheetah cubs to proud parents Zuri and Ramses!!! 🐆 Born on May 13, the litter includes 3 males and 3 females. Zuri and her rambunctious 3-month-old cubs are now on habitat in the zoo! More:

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Poppy still got that sass ✨💖 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy

Poppy still got that sass ✨💖 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy

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Good morning kisses from Patrick 😘 🦧 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #orangutans

Good morning kisses from Patrick 😘 🦧 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #orangutans

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When life gives you watermelon... spit it out dramatically and then eat it anyways 🍉🦛. Watch Iris & Poppy chomp down on a summer treat! #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy

When life gives you watermelon... spit it out dramatically and then eat it anyways 🍉🦛. Watch Iris & Poppy chomp down on a summer treat! #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy

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Nope, not a dinosaur. 🦕 Just a Galapagos tortoise hissing! 🐢 Since tortoises don't have vocal chords, they make noise by expelling air, especially while eating or moving around. #metrorichmondzoo #rva #tortoise #cuteanimals

Nope, not a dinosaur. 🦕 Just a Galapagos tortoise hissing! 🐢 Since tortoises don't have vocal chords, they make noise by expelling air, especially while eating or moving around. #metrorichmondzoo #rva #tortoise #cuteanimals

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Poppy's little bursts of chaos 🦛💖 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppypygmy #poppyhippo #poppy #cuteanimals

Poppy's little bursts of chaos 🦛💖 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppypygmy #poppyhippo #poppy #cuteanimals

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Zuri's got her paws full with six little ones! 😂🐆 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #cheetah

Zuri's got her paws full with six little ones! 😂🐆 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #cheetah

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Princess Poppy is 4 months old today! 💗 Time needs to slow down because she's growing so quickly. 🥹 Poppy now weighs around 85 pounds! She still nurses, but she also eats solid foods. She loves to nibble on lettuce, celery, broccoli, sugar snap peas, and sweet potatoes. 🥬🥦🍠

Princess Poppy is 4 months old today! 💗 Time needs to slow down because she's growing so quickly. 🥹 Poppy now weighs around 85 pounds! She still nurses, but she also eats solid foods. She loves to nibble on lettuce, celery, broccoli, sugar snap peas, and sweet potatoes. 🥬🥦🍠

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Patrick turns 34, receives a royal cloak, and then ties the perfect knot - because even jungle royalty needs a signature look! 👑🦧✨ King behavior. #metrorichmondzoo #rva #orangutans

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Patrick turns 34, receives a royal cloak, and then ties the perfect knot - because even jungle royalty needs a signature look! 👑🦧✨ King behavior. #metrorichmondzoo #rva #orangutans

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Poppy and Iris, we should stick together, I know! #metrorichmondzoo #rva #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

Poppy and Iris, we should stick together, I know! #metrorichmondzoo #rva #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

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Poppy is America's pygmy hippo princess! 👑 🇺🇸 She's so patriotic. Poppy for President 2028! ❤️🤍💙 #metrorichmondzoo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

Poppy is America's pygmy hippo princess! 👑 🇺🇸 She's so patriotic. Poppy for President 2028! ❤️🤍💙 #metrorichmondzoo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

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We love love Poppy Poppy! 💗🦛🤭 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppypygmy #poppyhippo #poppy

We love love Poppy Poppy! 💗🦛🤭 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppypygmy #poppyhippo #poppy

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Poppy may be one year old, but baby hippo chaos energy doesn’t take a snow day. While it’s freezing outside, Poppy and Iris are staying cozy in the indoor pool, where it’s a humid 85 degrees.

Poppy may be one year old, but baby hippo chaos energy doesn’t take a snow day. While it’s freezing outside, Poppy and Iris are staying cozy in the indoor pool, where it’s a humid 85 degrees.

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One day I'll be able to eat leaf biscuits just like you, mama! 🥹💗 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy

One day I'll be able to eat leaf biscuits just like you, mama! 🥹💗 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy

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She's an icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment! 💅🏼👑 Poppy forever! 💗🦛 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppypygmy #poppyhippo #poppy #doechii

She's an icon, she's a legend, and she is the moment! 💅🏼👑 Poppy forever! 💗🦛 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppypygmy #poppyhippo #poppy #doechii

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❗POPPY IS OUTSIDE🚨 We repeat: Poppy is outside! This is not a drill (or an April Fool's post). Spring is here 🌺 and Poppy has made her debut in the outdoor Hippo Haven habitat! 🦛 More: #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy

❗POPPY IS OUTSIDE🚨 We repeat: Poppy is outside! This is not a drill (or an April Fool's post). Spring is here 🌺 and Poppy has made her debut in the outdoor Hippo Haven habitat! 🦛 More: #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy

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🎉🦛 HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, POPPY! Here's a cute video from her early birthday party; we filmed it on a warm day before the snow hit! Today she’s cozy inside celebrating with her mom and keepers. 💗 We’re hoping for a belated outdoor celebration later this month. Stay tuned! 🎂🦛

🎉🦛 HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY, POPPY! Here's a cute video from her early birthday party; we filmed it on a warm day before the snow hit! Today she’s cozy inside celebrating with her mom and keepers. 💗 We’re hoping for a belated outdoor celebration later this month. Stay tuned! 🎂🦛

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Iris and Poppy just want to have fun! 💗🦛 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppypygmy #poppyhippo #poppy

Iris and Poppy just want to have fun! 💗🦛 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppypygmy #poppyhippo #poppy

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Today is National Zoo Lovers Day AND Pygmy Hippo Day! 🦛🦒🦧🐆🦁 It just might be the best day of the entire year! 😍 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #poppy #pygmyhippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

Today is National Zoo Lovers Day AND Pygmy Hippo Day! 🦛🦒🦧🐆🦁 It just might be the best day of the entire year! 😍 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #poppy #pygmyhippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

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Iris and Poppy: moisturized, misted, and unbothered! 🦛💦 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy #cuteanimals

Iris and Poppy: moisturized, misted, and unbothered! 🦛💦 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy #cuteanimals

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Iris and Poppy play with snow for the first time! ❄️💙☃️ #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppypygmy #poppyhippo #poppy #snowday

Iris and Poppy play with snow for the first time! ❄️💙☃️ #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppypygmy #poppyhippo #poppy #snowday

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Poppy is laser-focused on deforestation. No bulldozers, just vibes. 🌿🦛🌍💚 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy #cuteanimals

Poppy is laser-focused on deforestation. No bulldozers, just vibes. 🌿🦛🌍💚 #metrorichmondzoo #rva #hippo #poppyhippo #poppypygmy #poppy #cuteanimals

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Now booking pygmy hippo behind-the-scenes experiences. 💗 Slip into some waders and safely meet Iris and Poppy in the water. 🦛 This one-of-a-kind experience is only being offered for a short time and capacity is limited. Book: #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

Now booking pygmy hippo behind-the-scenes experiences. 💗 Slip into some waders and safely meet Iris and Poppy in the water. 🦛 This one-of-a-kind experience is only being offered for a short time and capacity is limited. Book: #poppyhippo #poppypygmy

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Join us on May 3, 2025, at the zoo for Run Wild Races in honor of Poppy, the pygmy hippo! 🌿💚 🏃‍♀️ Choose your challenge: ✨ 1-Mile Fun Run ✨ 5K Race ✨ Wild Ninja Obstacle Course 🐾 ALL racers get FREE zoo entry after the event to see Poppy and celebrate this incredible cause.

Join us on May 3, 2025, at the zoo for Run Wild Races in honor of Poppy, the pygmy hippo! 🌿💚 🏃‍♀️ Choose your challenge: ✨ 1-Mile Fun Run ✨ 5K Race ✨ Wild Ninja Obstacle Course 🐾 ALL racers get FREE zoo entry after the event to see Poppy and celebrate this incredible cause.

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