RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It’s Poppy’s day! The pygmy hippo turned 1 year old earlier this month and Metro Richmond Zoo was more than happy to host a celebration party on Saturday. Per the Metro Richmond ...

CHESTERFIELD, Va. (WWBT) - Metro Richmond Zoo is having a big celebration to celebrate the first birthday of Poppy, the popular pygmy hippo. The celebration will be at noon Saturday at Hippo Haven.

This was a banner year for animal stories in RVA. Why it matters: We had not one but three local critters go viral in 2025. And that was just some of the animal news this year. Let's take a look back.

Big Bend Hospice will soon expand its services to include Jackson, Calhoun, and Gulf counties, according to the organization. More than a dozen people gathered at Myers Park Saturday to protest the ...

As conditions begin to shift, the thick layer of ice and snow is starting to thaw, creating challenges above ground but limiting flooding below. Video is circulating on social media on what appears to ...