Metro Richmond Zoo’s newest pygmy hippo has a name. After 116,000 votes worldwide, fans chose Poppy, a tribute to her mom, ...
Whether they voted to name her Hammie Mae or Poppy, most visitors CBS 6 spoke with at the Metro Richmond Zoo agreed the new baby pygmy hippo born just a few weeks ago is adorable.
Poppy was chosen as a tribute to her ... "We’re thrilled to see so many people joining in on the fun of naming our adorable pygmy hippo baby." "We’re thrilled to see so many people joining ...
The zoo says fully grown pygmy hippos weigh up to 600 pounds. The baby has not yet been named. The Metro Richmond Zoo is holding a poll to decide her name with 4 options to choose from ...