RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — It’s Poppy’s day! The pygmy hippo turned 1 year old earlier this month and Metro Richmond Zoo was more than happy to host a celebration party on Saturday.
Per the Metro Richmond Zoo, Poppy’s first official birthday was on Dec. 9, when the zoo was closed due to a snowstorm.
The team held a belated birthday party for Poppy on Saturday, Dec. 27, at the Hippo Haven where guests, community members and Poppy’s fans came out to celebrate the beloved hippo…