Although hippos once roamed all across Africa, habitat loss has narrowed most populations ... You would think that an animal that spends so much time in the water would be an expert swimmer ...

Poppy, a pygmy hippo born into the Metro Richmond Zoo in December, has taken her first steps outside. She’s now viewable to the public at the zoo’s Hippo Haven habitat. The 4-month-old hippo is ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Now that Poppy and Iris have been released into the outdoor Hippo Haven habitat, the Metro Richmond Zoo is offering a new experience for visitors to see them up ...

MOSELEY — Poppy the popular pygmy hippo made her debut in the outdoor Hippo Haven habitat at Metro Richmond ... new menu items The Poppy Pygmy Experience animal encounter where ticket holders ...

Poppy the pigmy hippopotamus was born back in December, and had been staying in a climate-controlled habitat along with her mom, Iris, for their comfort and safety during Virginia's colder months.

Dozens of hippopotamuses died as a result of anthrax poisoning at the oldest national park in Africa. A spokesperson ...