Thug the pygmy hippo
Adopt Thug, ZSL London Zoo's pygmy hippo.
Contrary to his name, Thug is a gentle giant who loves to swim and sleep. However he does enjoy chasing companion Nicky-noo around. Just like most couples, they occasionally squabble over who gets what place in the heated shelter.
By adopting Thug for yourself or as a gift, you will be directly supporting ZSL’s conservation work. Your donation will enable us to continue to conserve endangered animals and their habitats, both around the world and in the UK.
You will also receive:
- An e-Ticket to the zoo
- Subscription to Wild About Magazine
- Personalised adoption e-certificate
- Regular e-newsletters about your animal
- Password access to your adopted animal’s personalised home page
- Name: Thug
- Animal type: Pygmy hippo
- Scientific name: Hexaprotodon liberiensis
- Age: 12
- Weight: Approx 300kg
- Likes: Carrots and clover
- Dislikes: Bananas and onions