Khao Kheow Open Zoo

Post Claiming “Moo Deng” Died Found to Be False; May Be Intended to Lure Users to Online Gambling Websites

Thai PBS Verify investigated a TikTok post claiming that “Moo Deng,” the pygmy hippopotamus at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chonburi Province, had died and found the claim to be false. The zoo confirmed that Moo Deng is still alive and can be visited as usual. Meanwhile, the page that manages Moo Deng continues to share updates, images, and activities involving her on a regular basis.

Aug 11, 2026