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Thailand's newest superstar - Mu Deng
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You Can Now Watch Moo Deng, the Viral Baby Hippo, 24 Hours a Day at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo Live Stream
By Goongnang Suksawat
21 September, 2024
Moo Deng, a two-month-old cute hippopotamus at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Sri Racha in Thailand is now available to be watched via live stream 24 hours a day bringing together millions of fans globally after becoming a viral global sensation.
The zoo director Mr. Narongwit Chotchoi told the Pattaya News on Friday (September 20th) that a new experience of visiting the zoo and watching animals includes Moo Deng on a 24 hour a day live stream. If people cannot come to the zoo, they can visit the website at
https://www.zoodio.live/th/live-streaming
There are many features in the website which are
* Live streaming system watching animals all day and night.
* Learning animals’ life via Interactive 3D-Models
* Learning animals’ life from videos
* Enjoy animal animations for kids
* Articles with knowledge about animals.
Mr. Narongwit told the Pattaya News that Most of the time Moo Deng is sleeping due to still being a baby, but is usually awake in the morning from about 8:00 to 10:00 A.M. and from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. in the afternoon to eat with her mother.
Mr. Narongwit told the Pattaya News that it has been reported that the website crashed due to heavy website traffic from users around the world. They have reported this to the website technicians to expand the server and ask people for their patience.
https://thepattayanews.com/2024/09/21/y ... ve-stream/
By Goongnang Suksawat
21 September, 2024
Moo Deng, a two-month-old cute hippopotamus at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Sri Racha in Thailand is now available to be watched via live stream 24 hours a day bringing together millions of fans globally after becoming a viral global sensation.
The zoo director Mr. Narongwit Chotchoi told the Pattaya News on Friday (September 20th) that a new experience of visiting the zoo and watching animals includes Moo Deng on a 24 hour a day live stream. If people cannot come to the zoo, they can visit the website at
https://www.zoodio.live/th/live-streaming
There are many features in the website which are
* Live streaming system watching animals all day and night.
* Learning animals’ life via Interactive 3D-Models
* Learning animals’ life from videos
* Enjoy animal animations for kids
* Articles with knowledge about animals.
Mr. Narongwit told the Pattaya News that Most of the time Moo Deng is sleeping due to still being a baby, but is usually awake in the morning from about 8:00 to 10:00 A.M. and from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. in the afternoon to eat with her mother.
Mr. Narongwit told the Pattaya News that it has been reported that the website crashed due to heavy website traffic from users around the world. They have reported this to the website technicians to expand the server and ask people for their patience.
https://thepattayanews.com/2024/09/21/y ... ve-stream/
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Re: Thailand's newest superstar - Mu Deng
Here's a video made Sunday, October 13 showing Mu Deng and the incredible mobs of people and cars lined up to see her. She has become world famous to the point that just a few days ago a group of businessmen from Abu Dhabi donated 5-million baht - the equivalent of nearly US $155,000 - for the care and feeding of Mu Deng.
I'd like to see her too, but I'll wait until the crowds die down before I go - assuming the crowds ever do die down . . .
Plenty more videos on YouTube.
I'd like to see her too, but I'll wait until the crowds die down before I go - assuming the crowds ever do die down . . .
Plenty more videos on YouTube.
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Re: Thailand's newest superstar - Mu Deng
I wonder how Trump would feel knowing this baby hippopotamus gets more people rallying to see her than he ever gets at his rallies.
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Khao Kheow zoo logs over 30k visitors
by Onnucha Hutasingh
October 13, 2024
Over 30,000 people visited Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri over the long weekend holiday period, as admission fees were scrapped for kids under 12 and adults over 60 to mark King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Memorial Day which fell on Sunday.
Narongwit Chodcoy, zoo director, said the spike in visitor numbers was spurred by the popularity of the zoo's star attraction, the pygmy hippopotamus calf, Moo Deng.
Before Moo Deng went viral, between 600-700 people would visit the zoo each day.
However, on Saturday, over 10,000 people came to see the pygmy hippo calf and other animals on display at the zoo. The spike in numbers resulted in long queues and severe traffic jams in the area, with traffic backed up several kilometres from the zoo's entrance.
At 9am on Sunday, a three-kilometre traffic jam could be seen snaking out of the zoo's entrance, as enthusiastic visitors flocked from all over the country.
Krittanan Prempreeda, who lives in Samut Sakhon, said he left home at 3am. However, when he arrived at 7am, there was already a large crowd waiting to be admitted.
Admission was free on Sunday for visitors aged 60 and under 12 to mark the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is observed on Oct 13 each year.
Meanwhile, Khao Kheow Open Zoo posted on social media that Moo Deng T-shirts are available for purchase at the zoo until Monday. The shirts, it said, are not available for online purchase.
Moo Deng was born on July 10, and shortly after she was born, the pygmy hippo calf became a social media sensation thanks to “Kha Moo & the Gang” Facebook page, on which her keepers regularly post photos and videos of her activities.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... k-visitors
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Khao Kheow zoo logs over 30k visitors
by Onnucha Hutasingh
October 13, 2024
Over 30,000 people visited Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri over the long weekend holiday period, as admission fees were scrapped for kids under 12 and adults over 60 to mark King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great's Memorial Day which fell on Sunday.
Narongwit Chodcoy, zoo director, said the spike in visitor numbers was spurred by the popularity of the zoo's star attraction, the pygmy hippopotamus calf, Moo Deng.
Before Moo Deng went viral, between 600-700 people would visit the zoo each day.
However, on Saturday, over 10,000 people came to see the pygmy hippo calf and other animals on display at the zoo. The spike in numbers resulted in long queues and severe traffic jams in the area, with traffic backed up several kilometres from the zoo's entrance.
At 9am on Sunday, a three-kilometre traffic jam could be seen snaking out of the zoo's entrance, as enthusiastic visitors flocked from all over the country.
Krittanan Prempreeda, who lives in Samut Sakhon, said he left home at 3am. However, when he arrived at 7am, there was already a large crowd waiting to be admitted.
Admission was free on Sunday for visitors aged 60 and under 12 to mark the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, which is observed on Oct 13 each year.
Meanwhile, Khao Kheow Open Zoo posted on social media that Moo Deng T-shirts are available for purchase at the zoo until Monday. The shirts, it said, are not available for online purchase.
Moo Deng was born on July 10, and shortly after she was born, the pygmy hippo calf became a social media sensation thanks to “Kha Moo & the Gang” Facebook page, on which her keepers regularly post photos and videos of her activities.
https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... k-visitors
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Official Moo Deng logo announced
October 18, 202
The official Moo Deng logo, designed by Piyapatsara Kaewteentan, won the public vote in a design contest held by the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand (ZPOT). (Photo: ZPOT)
The official Moo Deng logo has been unveiled by the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand (ZPOT) following a public vote on Facebook. The selected logo has been trademarked for the pygmy hippo's merchandise.
Out of 1,895 submitted designs, nine finalists were chosen as the voting period, which started on Oct 10, concluded on Monday.
The winning design, created by Piyapatsara Kaewteentan (logo No. 5), garnered over 57,000 of about 100,000 votes, earning the designer a cash prize of 10,000 baht.
Nine logos selected for voting on ZPOT Facebook page.
The winning logo will be copyrighted to ensure commercial protection, according to ZPOT director Atthaporn Srihayan.
"The logo will be featured on official Moo Deng products, and any unauthorised use of the logo will be considered illegal," he said.
A total of 38 brands have received licences from ZPOT to produce products featuring the endangered pygmy hippo and social media sensation. The organisation will evaluate each request to use the logo on their products.
Story and to see the other 9 logo contestants: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... -announced
October 18, 202
The official Moo Deng logo, designed by Piyapatsara Kaewteentan, won the public vote in a design contest held by the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand (ZPOT). (Photo: ZPOT)
The official Moo Deng logo has been unveiled by the Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand (ZPOT) following a public vote on Facebook. The selected logo has been trademarked for the pygmy hippo's merchandise.
Out of 1,895 submitted designs, nine finalists were chosen as the voting period, which started on Oct 10, concluded on Monday.
The winning design, created by Piyapatsara Kaewteentan (logo No. 5), garnered over 57,000 of about 100,000 votes, earning the designer a cash prize of 10,000 baht.
Nine logos selected for voting on ZPOT Facebook page.
The winning logo will be copyrighted to ensure commercial protection, according to ZPOT director Atthaporn Srihayan.
"The logo will be featured on official Moo Deng products, and any unauthorised use of the logo will be considered illegal," he said.
A total of 38 brands have received licences from ZPOT to produce products featuring the endangered pygmy hippo and social media sensation. The organisation will evaluate each request to use the logo on their products.
Story and to see the other 9 logo contestants: https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/ge ... -announced
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Re: Thailand's newest superstar - Mu Deng
Yes, but the key word is "plenty" and there certainly are plenty.
Mu Deng, on the other hand is an endangered species - but nothing endangered about the Dongtan hippos . . .
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Re: Thailand's newest superstar - Mu Deng
The article doesn't say, but if Moo Deng is drawing the largest crowds in 46 years, what was drawing in the crowds 46 years ago . . . ?
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‘Moo Deng’ creates history at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, drawing unprecedented crowds in 46 years
By Pattaya Mail
October 25, 2024
No matter the day, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo is packed, especially on King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day. On October 23, children, seniors over 60, and kids under 12 or under 135 cm got free entry to the zoo.
‘Moo Deng’, the pigmy hippo that is also the star attraction, has become a historic phenomenon, drawing in record-breaking numbers of visitors. In the zoo’s 46-year history, no animal has ever captured the public’s attention like Moo Deng.
On this mid-week holiday, the zoo was flooded with visitors, causing traffic jams outside the premises. The zoo’s official page announced free entry for children on this special day, which also coincided with World Zoo Day, celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of zoos as wildlife conservation institutions.
General admission to Khao Kheow Open Zoo is priced at 200 THB for adults, 40 THB for children (ages 3-12), and foreign adults at 350 THB, with children (ages 3-12) priced at 120 THB. Special categories, such as seniors over 60, people with disabilities, and children under 3, get free entry. The zoo is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
(GB: The last time I went to the Khao Kheow Zoo, a few years ago, I showed my Thai driving license and got in at the Thai price)
Story and photos: https://www.pattayamail.com/news/moo-de ... ars-477332
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‘Moo Deng’ creates history at Khao Kheow Open Zoo, drawing unprecedented crowds in 46 years
By Pattaya Mail
October 25, 2024
No matter the day, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo is packed, especially on King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day. On October 23, children, seniors over 60, and kids under 12 or under 135 cm got free entry to the zoo.
‘Moo Deng’, the pigmy hippo that is also the star attraction, has become a historic phenomenon, drawing in record-breaking numbers of visitors. In the zoo’s 46-year history, no animal has ever captured the public’s attention like Moo Deng.
On this mid-week holiday, the zoo was flooded with visitors, causing traffic jams outside the premises. The zoo’s official page announced free entry for children on this special day, which also coincided with World Zoo Day, celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of zoos as wildlife conservation institutions.
General admission to Khao Kheow Open Zoo is priced at 200 THB for adults, 40 THB for children (ages 3-12), and foreign adults at 350 THB, with children (ages 3-12) priced at 120 THB. Special categories, such as seniors over 60, people with disabilities, and children under 3, get free entry. The zoo is open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
(GB: The last time I went to the Khao Kheow Zoo, a few years ago, I showed my Thai driving license and got in at the Thai price)
Story and photos: https://www.pattayamail.com/news/moo-de ... ars-477332
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Moo Deng the Hippo Wins Global Recognition as a Fashion Icon by the New York Times
By Kittisak Phalaharn
December 8, 2024
On December 7th, 2024, The New York Times unveiled its 63 Most Stylish People of the Year, featuring a diverse mix of global icons and even a surprise contender—Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi.
Moo Deng was praised for “She bit. She screamed. She conquered hearts the world over,” standing proudly alongside stars like Beyoncé, Zendaya, and Adele.
Mr. Narongwit Chotchoy, Director of Khao Kheow Open Zoo, credited caretaker Mr. Attapol Nundee, also known as Benz, for turning Moo Deng into a global phenomenon, attracting visitors from around the world.
Since October, Khao Kheow Open Zoo welcomed over 480,000 visitors, with international guests making up 30% of the total. The hippo’s fame has boosted tourism across Chonburi, especially in Pattaya and Bangsaen, driving increased spending and accommodation bookings.
Story and photos: https://thepattayanews.com/2024/12/08/m ... ork-times/
By Kittisak Phalaharn
December 8, 2024
On December 7th, 2024, The New York Times unveiled its 63 Most Stylish People of the Year, featuring a diverse mix of global icons and even a surprise contender—Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo from Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi.
Moo Deng was praised for “She bit. She screamed. She conquered hearts the world over,” standing proudly alongside stars like Beyoncé, Zendaya, and Adele.
Mr. Narongwit Chotchoy, Director of Khao Kheow Open Zoo, credited caretaker Mr. Attapol Nundee, also known as Benz, for turning Moo Deng into a global phenomenon, attracting visitors from around the world.
Since October, Khao Kheow Open Zoo welcomed over 480,000 visitors, with international guests making up 30% of the total. The hippo’s fame has boosted tourism across Chonburi, especially in Pattaya and Bangsaen, driving increased spending and accommodation bookings.
Story and photos: https://thepattayanews.com/2024/12/08/m ... ork-times/