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Virginia Zoo Welcomes Newborn Hippo

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Zoo in Virginia launches poll to name newborn pygmy hippopotamus calf

A female pygmy hippopotamus was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo Dec. 9, the zoo announced Christmas Eve. The public is now invited to vote on her name.

Virginia zoo welcomes birth of adorable pygmy hippo

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia, has announced the rare and exciting arrival of a baby pygmy hippo on 9. The calf was born to parents Iris and Corwin after a seven-month gestation, weighed 15 pounds,

How you can help pick name for new Pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — Voting is now underway to choose the name the Metro Richmond Zoo's baby pygmy hippo, which was born earlier this month. Officials with the zoo announced Friday that folks could help choose the calf's name through 2 p.m. on New Year's Eve. The options are as follows: Click here for the zoo's pygmy hippo naming poll.

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Baby pygmy at Metro Richmond Zoo needs a name

The zoo says this is the third calf from the pygmy hippo parents Iris and Corwin, and the second right before the holidays.

Visitors experience 'the reason for the season' at Metro Richmond Zoo

Sunday was the final night of performances of the Miracle of Christmas Live at the Zoo, a nativity with live animals.

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Metro Richmond Zoo welcomes a baby hippopotamus for Christmas

The Metro Richmond Zoo is leaning into the popular holiday tune “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” to announce the ...

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