PETA Statement on Moo Deng, the Baby Hippo Born in Captivity in Thailand

Below, please see a statement regarding the baby hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand.

There’s nothing cute about a baby being born in captivity. Hippos belong in the wild, but Moo Deng will never live outside a cage. She faces a lifetime of confinement, deprived of her freedom and the opportunity to experience her natural habitat and the social structures of her species.

 

Animals do not exist for our entertainment. Breeding them for public display perpetuates their suffering. PETA calls for an end to this cruel cycle and on zoos to prioritise conservation efforts that protect animals in nature – where they truly belong. PETA always stands ready and willing to assist in facilitating the transfer of animals to sanctuaries and urges everyone to avoid facilities that keep living, feeling beings captive.

Please attribute this statement to PETA Senior Vice President Jason Baker.