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Topline Thousands of visitors gathered at a zoo in Thailand on Thursday to celebrate baby pygmy hippo Moo Deng’s first birthday, months after social media videos of her antics made her a viral internet sensation. Moo Deng’s fans gathered to celebrate the viral sensation’s first birthday. Getty Images Key Facts Khao Kheow Open Zoo, which is located around 60 miles south of Bangkok, is hosting a four-day festival to celebrate its star resident’s first birthday, AFP reported. The first day of the celebration coincided with Asalha Puja, a public holiday in Thailand, and many fans gathered outside her enclosure to watch her eat a $3,000 (THB 100,000) tropical fruit platter arranged to resemble a birthday cake. The zoo also auctioned off several of Moo Deng’s items, including a bathtub she used for $2,150 (THB 70,000) and a cast of her footprints for around $21,500 (THB 700,000), Reuters reported. Proceeds from the auction will be donated to a wildlife conservation fund, the report added. Key Background Moo Deng, whose name translates to “Bouncy Pork” or “Bouncy Pig” in Thai, was born at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo on July 10 last year. She became an immediate social media sensation after the zoo shared photos of her on Facebook. The baby pygmy hippo’s name was chosen through a public vote, with over 20,000 people picking “Moo Deng.” Moo Deng’s popularity caused the zoo’s traffic to double in September. However, people raised concerns about her well-being after videos emerged on social media showing visitors splashing water and throwing objects at her. The zoo eventually limited viewing times and installed security cameras to dissuade visitors from harassing their star attraction. The zoo has since trademarked Moo Deng’s name to prevent unauthorized commercialization of her name and image. Tangent The pygmy hippo is native to…

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