One of their new homes is Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri, where 141 animals from 32 species have been sent. Among the "superstars" who have migrated to Chon Buri is "Mother Mali" (Mae Mali in Thai), the hippo who became a household name and has remained so for generations. The open zoo covers 5,000 rai of land and houses 300 species. Her 15-year old nephew, Tua Daeng, was moved to Khao Kheow Zoo a month before she arrived. It took almost five months for the last animal to leave Dusit Zoo, longer than originally estimated.

Source: Bangkok Post May 18, 2019 00:00 UTC