KHON KAEN — Khon Kaen Zoo on 28 June officially named its female pygmy hippopotamus calf “Moo Nam Tok” after the name received the most votes in a public poll held to celebrate the zoo’s 13th anniversary.
The calf, born to mother Yaya and father Nadech, is also the niece of Thailand’s famous pygmy hippo Moo Deng. A total of 10,737 people took part in the naming contest, with “Moo Nam Tok” receiving 7,948 votes to secure first place, zoo director Thipawadee Kittikhun announced during the anniversary celebrations.
Thipawadee invited tourists and families to visit Khon Kaen Zoo to meet Moo Nam Tok and watch the young pygmy hippo’s playful personality and development. She said the calf is quickly becoming a favourite among visitors and fans from across the country, while also encouraging the public to learn more about the conservation of rare wildlife. The zoo is open daily from 08:00 to 16:30.