The Metro Richmond Zoo’s new pygmy hippo was born on Dec. 9 to parents Iris and Corwin and needs a name. (Photo: Metro Richmond Zoo) The zoo has narrowed down the following four names for the ...

Metro Richmond Zoo is hosting a Run Wild Race in May, with proceeds benefiting endangered pygmy hippos like Poppy. MOSELEY — Poppy the popular pygmy hippo made her debut in the outdoor Hippo ...

For $175 the Metro Richmond Zoo will let you wade into its pygmy hippo enclosure for an up close and personal hippo experience. Why it matters: The money gets you the chance at 30 minutes with ...

Pygmy hippos, Poppy and her mom Iris, in the outdoor pool at Metro Richmond Zoo's Hippo Haven habitat. View beautiful, stunning floral designs Petersburg: Historic Garden Week Tour with 4 historic ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo has a brand-new member -- and you can help decide her name. On Dec. 9, just two weeks before Christmas, a baby pygmy hippo was born at the zoo in Richmond, Virginia.

Metro Richmond Zoo has a new unique experience, meet-and-greet with viral pygmy hippo star Poppy and her mom, Iris.

RICHMOND, Va. — The Metro Richmond Zoo announced last week that one of their pygmy hippos gave birth to a healthy baby girl earlier in December. Zoo officials say the baby was born on December ...

Say hello to the Metro Richmond Zoo’s newest additions: two super cute pygmy hippos Corwin and Iris. Corwin is a 2 year old male and Iris is an 11 year old female. Pygmy hippos are a rare ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia is welcoming a newborn pygmy hippo just before the holidays, the zoo announced in a press release on Dec 24. Click to toggle navigation menu. Headlines ...

Click here for the zoo's pygmy hippo naming poll. The hippo was born Dec. 9 to pygmy hippo parents Iris and Corwin. "The baby arrived around 4:50 p.m. while Iris was laboring in the indoor pool.

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Just in time for the holidays, Metro Richmond Zoo welcomed a baby pygmy hippo. The baby arrived at 4:50 p.m. Dec. 9 after a 7-month gestation, the zoo says on its website.