Jan 13, 2025 · Slip into some waders and safely meet Iris and Poppy in the water in this behind-the-scenes, up-close experience. $175 per person. The 30-minute experience includes: A guided behind-the-scenes tour of the indoor pool area of the Hippo Haven habitat; Wading into the water near Iris and Poppy with a safe barrier in between (waders provided)

Jan 13, 2025 · The Poppy Cam shows an overhead view of the indoor pool. Starting today, the live stream is available daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. A highlight reel of other Poppy videos will be displayed on the feed outside these hours. Iris and Poppy can choose where to spend their time, and they may not always be visible on camera.

Jan 21, 2025 · The zoo is thrilled to introduce a new, one-of-a-kind behind-the-scenes adventure for visitors: The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience. Starting January 22, guests can enjoy an up-close, personal encounter with the endangered pygmy hippo. The experience offers an incredible opportunity to meet Iris and Poppy and interact with them in a unique and ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Poppy was born on Dec. 9, 2024, to the Metro Richmond Zoo's resident pygmy hippos Iris and Corwin. Poppy is Iris and Corwin's third calf in four-and-a-half years. Poppy's birth was unique, as it ...

Jan 22, 2025 · RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — A new experience has opened up at the Metro Richmond Zoo that offers people the chance to meet Poppy the pygmy hippo, and 8News got a behind-the-scenes look.

On Monday, Jan. 13, the Metro Richmond Zoo delighted animal lovers by launching "Poppy Cam," a livestream of the Virginia zoo's new viral pygmy hippo and her mother, Iris.

Jan 21, 2025 · The Metro Richmond Zoo announced "The Poppy Pygmy Hippo Experience" on Tuesday, giving visitors a chance for up-close and personal encounters with the viral baby hippo and her mom.

Jan 13, 2025 · RICHMOND, Va. — Fans of Poppy can now keep up with the baby pygmy hippo's adventures in real time. The Metro Richmond Zoo announced Monday that Poppy Cam, showing an overhead view of the zoo's...

Jan 13, 2025 · CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — 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...

On January 13, 2025, the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia officially announced its “Poppy Cam” featuring the baby hippo and her mother Iris. The stream airs daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, and ...