# @nextshark on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DK0zn9cCU04
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/31524249-nextshark-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/56f921e267.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-06-13T03:03:17.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NextShark (@nextshark) — https://gondola.cc/nextshark

## Caption

In a story that’s both heartbreaking and deeply moving, six-year-old Nong Auto had his final wish come true earlier this year: to meet his favorite animal — Moo Deng, the beloved pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. 🦛💔⁠
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Battling late-stage cancer, Auto's one wish was to see Moo Deng in person. Thanks to a compassionate medical team and the zoo staff, that wish was granted just after the New Year. The zoo made special arrangements to give Auto a private moment with Moo Deng, clearing the area so he could be up close with the baby hippo he adored.⁠
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On June 2, the zoo shared the sad news of Auto’s passing. Since then, messages of love and grief have poured in from across Thailand and beyond — especially from the #Moodengeth community, who say they’re honored to have been part of Auto’s dream.⁠
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via ขาหมู แอนด์เดอะแก๊ง⁠
📽️Video by: Gabe Jung⁠
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## Tags

griefandlove, thailandnews, khaokheowzoo, globalcommunity, nongauto, pygmyhippo, moodeng, compassioninaction, makeawish, restinpeace, braveboy, news, reel, animalbond, moodengeth, heartwarmingstory, finalwish, childhoodcancer

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