I can't for the life of me work out if the pluaral of hippopotamus is hippopotamuses or hippopotami.
Whatever Khaow Kheow open Zoo near Pattaya are happy to announce that their family of pygmy hippopotamuses has just increased by the number of one after the successful birth of a baby pygmy hippopotamus.
The new born was checked over careful by veterinary staff and mother and babe declared healthy before being released for suckling to it's mother.
Pygmy hippopotamuses are a popular attraction at the Zoo where thousands of visitors are attracted to the prospect of getting up close and personal with these miniature mammals. After all who in their right mind are up for an up close personal encounter with a full size hippo.
So if pygmies in Pattaya turn you on and you feel the urge to pet one then get yourself down to Khaow Kheow open Zoo they are open from 08.30-18.00 for more information call 038-318444 or visit the Khaow Kheow open Zoo web site www.kkopenzoo.com
