AFP could not immediately reach a court official for comment.
“The decision shows that no one can violate animals’ rights, no matter whether they are in an enclosure or in the wild,” Narongwit said.
Since the incident in March, he said no similar security breaches had occurred and the zoo had increased security patrols to deter would-be intruders.
“We train staff on what to do if any animals escape, but from now on, we will have to train them on what to do if there are any intruders,” Narongwit said.
“We learned from this lesson and will not allow it to happen again – not to Moo Deng and not to other animals in the zoo.”
The pygmy hippo calf, which marked its first birthday in July, has inspired merchandise and memes since first going viral online in 2024.
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