A man was arrested for trespassing after entering the enclosure of Moo Deng, a well-known pygmy hippopotamus at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. The incident occurred on Tuesday, 17th, when there were no zookeepers or visitors present, as reported by the zoo director Narongwit Chodchoy to Associated Press. Security cameras captured the man entering the area with a tablet, presumably taking pictures and recording the animals, while Moo Deng and her mother Jona were within the enclosure.

The intrusion lasted several minutes until zoo staff noticed the situation and alerted authorities. According to Chodchoy, the man did not attempt to flee from the scene. He was arrested on charges of trespassing, but he was later released on bail as an investigation continues. The zoo director reassured that Moo Deng and Jona were safe since the man did not try to touch the animals during his brief stay in the enclosure.

This incident raises concerns about the safety and security protocols at the zoo, particularly regarding unauthorized access to animal enclosures. As investigations proceed, the zoo management plans to enhance security measures to prevent similar occurrences in the future, ensuring the welfare of the animals within their care and the safety of the visitors.