Metro Richmond Zoo

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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. ❄️🐺

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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:

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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.

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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:

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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

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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. 🗳️:

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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. ✉️🔒

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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

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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:

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

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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

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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

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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

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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. 🥬🥦🍠

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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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