Pygmy hippo, Metro Richmond Zoo and Poppy

VIEW: Pygmy hippo livestream at Metro Richmond Zoo
The Metro Richmond Zoo has launched the Poppy Cam, a new livestream of its baby pygmy hippo Poppy and her mother, Iris.
Richmond's viral pygmy hippo now has a "Poppy Cam" livestream
Poppy the baby pygmy hippo finally has her own livestream. Why it matters: Richmond's pride and joy is now on view every day from the comfort of homes worldwide. Driving the news: The Poppy Cam will be up 9am-5pm showing the indoor pool where Poppy and her mom, Iris, usually hang during the day, the Metro Richmond Zoo announced Monday morning.
Poppy the pygmy hippo steals hearts worldwide through zoo's live cam
From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., you can watch the baby internet sensation play in her pool with her mom at the Metro Richmond Zoo.
New baby pygmy hippo now on view at Metro Richmond Zoo
The new baby pygmy hippopotamus that was born at the Metro Richmond Zoo in December is now on view at the zoo, according to officials.
People can now visit Metro Richmond Zoo’s very own baby pygmy hippo
Meet the Metro Richmond Zoo’s newest superstar. On Dec. 9, the zoo welcomed a baby pygmy hippo. At just three weeks old, she is capturing hearts, but she doesn’t even have a name yet. She is her mom,
Virginia Zoo's Newborn Pygmy Hippopotamus Seen in Photos, Video
A female pygmy hippo named Iris gave birth to a healthy female calf on December 9 at the Metro Richmond Zoo, officials said.
Metro Richmond Zoo launches live cam of pygmy hippos
After Poppy, the Metro Richmond Zoo’s newest baby pygmy hippo became a viral sensation on social media, she and her mother are now on view each day through a livestream.
Metro Richmond Zoo’s new baby pygmy hippo remains unnamed
The Metro Richmond Zoo has had pygmy hippos since 2018, but it was Thailand’s Moo Deng that made the miniature, moist mammals household names. As I walk into the baby’s pen, she follows her mother Iris and slides into a fresh pool of water.
Viral pygmy hippo duo can now be seen on zoo's livestream
Iris and Poppy, the viral pygmy hippo duo who live at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia, have their own livestream which will show the day-to-day behaviors and adventures of the animals in real time from all over the world.
Watch Poppy’s daily adventures live with the “Poppy Cam”
The Poppy Cam lets animal lovers worldwide watch Poppy’s daily adventures in real time, offering a unique and intimate view of this endangered species,” Metro Richmond Zoo said in a news release. You can view the live stream from 9 a.
Poppy, the Internet's New Favorite Pygmy Hippo, Finally Has Her Own Livestream: Here's How to Watch
Poppy — a viral baby pygmy hippo at the Metro Richmond Zoo — got her own livestream on Jan. 13, the Virginia zoo announced.
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Thousands voted to name Virginia’s newborn hippo. Here’s the winner.
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