Meme-worthy animals at the Greenville Zoo

Although we don’t have a pygmy hippo, we do have plenty of animals at the Greenville Zoo who are ready to break into the spotlight.

An orangutan at the Greenville Zoo making a pouty face.

She’s got the look. | Photo by The Greenville Zoo

Little miss Moo Deng, the viral pygmy hippo, has taken over our hearts and memes. We get it, how can you not love her? Although the Greenville Zoo isn’t home to any hippos, we still have some cute critters that are worth a visit. Here are our top, meme-worthy animals at the zoo.

Lana

Are you kidding? Lana has a face for every mood, and is perfect meme-material.

Lily + Otis

GVLtoday baby foxes

If you hear a loud noise, it’s us screaming about how cute they are. | Photo by the City of Greenville

These fox kits were born in April, and give us a major case of cute aggression.

Piper, Pixie, and Poppy

Four bat eared foxes

It’s so fluffy, I wanna die. | Photo by The Greenville Zoo

The Greenville Zoo is pretty foxy, and this trio is destined for stardom.

Scar

GVLtoday Scar

We think he might have a British accent. | Photo by The Greenville Zoo

The scaliest friend on the list, our very own rhinoceros iguana always looks like he’s silently judging you.

Cricket + Mushu

GVLtoday Cricket and Mushu

We’re seeing red... pandas. | Photo by The Greenville Zoo

Some of the newest editions to the Zoo, these red pandas are perfectly content to eat snacks and be adorable. What a life.
Check out The Greenville Zoo on Instagram for more meme-worthy moments.

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