At the Metro Richmond Zoo, a cheetah's best friend and emotional support animal is a Labrador Retriever. Why it matters: We love unlikely animal friendships. The big picture: Kumbali the cheetah ...

An adorable baby pygmy hippo at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia, had its first swim accompanied by its mom after the water level was lowered for the little hippo’s swim debut ...

A pygmy hippo gave birth to an “adorable” baby girl in front of patrons at a Virginia Zoo “just in time for the holidays.” Staff at the Metro Richmond Zoo announced the newest addition to ...