Buterin made the generous 10,000,000 baht (around $293,000) contribution, facilitated through the zoo’s Wildlife Sponsorship Program, following a visit to Moo Deng’s paddock last month. He was inspired to do so after being impressed by Khao Kheow’s commitment to animal welfare, education and outreach, the Straits Times reported.

Social media sensation. Born on July 20, 2024, Moo Deng, meaning "bouncy pig" in Thai, quickly rose to fame as a social media sensation. The baby pygmy hippop

Moo Deng, the celebrity baby pygmy hippopotamus at a Thai zoo, has just received a huge Christmas present from one of the most influential figures in the crypto world.

Buterin’s $300,000 donation will support the Khao Kheow Open Zoo operations and the development of a dedicated exhibit for Moo Deng and her family.

Vitalik Buterin has donated Rs 2.51 crore to improve the habitat of Moo Deng, the popular baby hippo at Thailand's Khao Kheow Open Zoo.

Crypto millionaire Vitalik Buterin has donated 10 million baht to build a new home for “Moo Deng” and to support the wildlife adoption project at Khao Kheow Open Zoo. On Dec 26, the “Kha Moo and the Gang” Facebook page posted a photo of Mr.

He described his donation to the Thai zoo as a gesture of friendship to Thailand. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The world's most popular hippo is getting a special donation.

The MOODENG meme coin price soared over 70% after Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin confirmed his adoption of hippo Moo Deng.