Baby pygmy born at Edinburgh Zoo and Scots are desperate to name it one thing

The wee one wasn't expected for another week or two.14:23, 03 Aug 2026Edinburgh Zoo's family has expanded once more as it has announced the "surprise" arrival of a new pygmy hippo. Having not been expected to arrive for another week or two, the baby hippo shocked keepers by appearing at its mother's side during checks.‌The youngster was born on Friday, July 31, to parents Otto and Gloria. Having arrived earlier than expected, the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has shared that the baby is taking private time to bond, feed and rest with its mum before making its full debut.‌The tiny hippo's gender will remain unknown until the keepers undergo the first health checks. This is Gloria's third time being a mother as she gave birth to daughters Amara in 2021 and Haggis in 2024, both