Five-minute limit set on Moo Deng visits

Crowds visit Chon Buri Zoo to view the girl hippo, which has ruled the internet.

Visitors flock to see Moo Deng, the viral pygmy hippo sensation, at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri on Saturday. (Photo: Nannalin Tiengtae)
Tourists flock to observe Moo Deng, the popular pygmy hippo pain, at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri on Saturday. ( Photo: Nannalin Tiengtae )

Supporters of Moo Deng, the country’s most popular baby crocodile, will have a maximum of five minutes to see her, the Khao Kheow Open Zoo said on Saturday, as thousands thronged the page in Chon Buri state.

The two-month-old woman pygmy hippo’s currently popular status, according to zoo director Narongwit Chodchoi, has only increased since her inclusion in Time magazine and other significant global media outlets.

Visitors to the park located about 35 km north of Pattaya was backed up by two hours in the morning, as over 12, 000 persons arrived. In response, park team imposed a five-minute seeing control, with teams capped at 30 to 50 people at a time to handle the crowds.

A long line of vehicles stretches in front of the zoo as visitors wait to see Moo Deng.

As customers wait for a chance to observe Moo Deng, a lengthy line of vehicles stretches in front of the park, which is located about 35 kilometers east of Pattaya.

To provide those who have seen Moo Deng, a road has been set up leading to other destinations, including armadillos, animals and birds.

The 2, 000-acre service plans to launch a 24-hour video of its star via its Zoodio reside streaming route, with the stream scheduled to start the following week. That kind of cover coverage brings to mind Lin Ping’s role in the TrueVisions Panda Channel’s era more than a decade ago.

The Moo Deng museum’s habitats may be improved with the proceeds from the sale of Moo Deng products. Readers should abide by the rules and stay away from disturbing animals in different enclosures, according to Mr. Narongwit.

Moo Deng enjoys a moment in the water alongside her mother at the zoo.

Moo Deng enjoys a time in their habitat by herself and her family.

Day on Friday paid a long memorial to Moo Deng, claiming that she had won the hearts of millions of web users who had watched videos of her playful side when zookeepers carried her, were sprayed with water, or just relaxing in the sun.

Moo Deng, whose name means “bouncy animal” in Thai, was born on June 10 to dwarf crocodile kids Jona, 25, and Tony, 24.

Moo Deng disease. ( Video: FM91 Trafficpro )