Viral Video: Zoo Visitors Shocked As Hippo Flings Poop At Indonesian Zoo

Surabaya Zoo in Indonesia recently became the backdrop for an unexpected and unforgettable viral moment involving a hippopotamus, and social media can’t stop buzzing. Visitors were in for a shock when a hippo’s potty break turned into an amusing spectacle. A short video shared on TikTok captured the hippo swinging its tail energetically as it relieved itself, accidentally creating a flying spray of poop that reached the unsuspecting crowd. Within days, the clip exploded on social media, racking up over 15 million views and filling comment sections with laughter and lighthearted jokes.

The Instagram account MS News also shared the video, adding a playful caption: “ Moo Deng would never be like this.” The caption refers to the internet’s latest darling, Moo Deng, a tiny pygmy hippo calf born at Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo. Since his debut in September, Moo Deng has charmed millions, with fans praising his gentle and adorable nature—a sharp contrast to Surabaya Zoo’s hippo and its unintentional “poop parade.”

Comments flooded in as viewers shared their amusement over the scene, with many poking fun at the unexpected zoo experience. “Talk about a splash zone!” wrote one user, while others couldn’t resist commenting on the hippo’s spirited tail-wagging technique. The incident highlights just how unpredictable and wild life can be at the zoo, especially when curious animals inadvertently create unforgettable—and viral—moments for visitors.