Baby Animals At This Texas Zoo Are Going Viral

This summer something amazing happened. A baby pygmy hippo named Moo Deng was born in Thailand.

He became a viral internet obsession with tons of merch and social media posts. He made it official with an appearance on Saturday Night Live. Zoos worldwide took notice, and when a baby animal is born, they make sure everyone knows. 

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Recently the Houston Zoo started spreading holiday spirit with a video of their four-week-old baby Asian elephant. They even named him after the hippest part of Houston, Kirby.

Super Cute Baby Elephant Steals Hearts Worldwide

Kirby has her own fan club known as the Kirby Crew. Everyone is obsessed with this 315lb baby elephant.

Just as Kirby took TikTok by storm, the Houston Zoo made another baby animal announcement. This time with a much smaller footprint.

A Jaguar cub was born on November 6, 2024, and they just announced his name. Rojo is not yet on display for the public to see like the viral sensation Kirby, but is garnering attention in the conservation and educational zoology scene.

Viral Zoo Animals Are A Hit Online And In Our Hearts

Many people love watching these babies just doing normal things. Baby animals have features that mimic our own babies, so we have an adoration for them.

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After a 21-month pregnancy, Kirby's mom is likely just glad that she is out, happy, and healthy.

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