RICHMOND, Va. – Two cranes died of bird flu at the Metro Richmond Zoo, marking the first positive test in the zoo’s 30-year history, according to zoo officials.

In Virginia, the Metro Richmond Zoo is the only place where visitors can see hippos. Iris, the mom, and the baby, who has yet to be named, were moved off exhibit to give them privacy while they bond.

The Metro Richmond Zoo is holding a poll to decide her name with 4 options to choose from: Poppy, Juniper, Hammie Mae or Omi. Officials say already over 14,000 votes have been cast.

After Poppy, the Metro Richmond Zoo’s newest baby pygmy hippo became a viral sensation on social media, she and her mother are now on view each day through a livestream. Skip to content ABC27 ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia — The Metro Richmond Zoo announced “The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience” on Tuesday, which gives visitors a chance for up-close and personal encounters with the ...

RICHMOND, Va. — The Metro Richmond Zoo announced on Monday that two of their cranes, recently deceased, had tested positive for the H5 bird flu. The zoo said a deceased crane had tested positive ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — The Metro Richmond Zoo announced “The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience” on Tuesday, which gives visitors a chance for up-close and personal encounters with ...

The Metro Richmond Zoo’s baby pygmy hippopotamus went swimming for the first time this week and is now officially available for public viewing. Baby pygmy hippo born at Metro Richmond Zoo.

Every king needs a magic cloak, especially the members of the royal court at the Richmond Metro Zoo! Birthday celebrations traditionally include cake, ice cream, and party decorations. However, if ...

CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Virginia (WTVR) — The Metro Richmond Zoo announced “The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience” on Tuesday, which gives visitors a chance for up-close and personal encounters with ...