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You can now book a play date with Poppy at the Metro Richmond Zoo

The visits are $175 per person and lasts 30 minutes

(Metro Richmond Zoo)

Can’t get enough of Poppy, the adorable baby hippo? Well, we’ve got some good news for you! The Metro Richmond Zoo is now offering you the chance to meet the 1-month-old and her mom, Iris, up close and personal.

For $175 per person, people can book a 30-minute play date. Group sizes range from two to four people, and four time slots are available daily.

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General Manager Justin Andelin said the tiny pygmy hippo is making a splash among animal lovers, waddling her way into the spotlight.

“People are able to have the experience of their dreams and come up and meet Poppy. Get very close to her,” Andelin said.

Some proceeds will go toward Fauna and Flora, a project helping with pygmy hippo conservation.

Looking to book your visit? Check out the Metro Richmond Zoo’s website.


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