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A beloved hippo that recently became a viral sensation at Edinburgh Zoo is sadly leaving Scotland for pastures new. ‌

The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland are bidding an emotional farewell to Haggis the pygmy hippo ahead of her last weekend in the capital. ‌

The adorable animal has been given her very own goodbye card with the words "bye the noo Haggis" written across the front as she prepares to leave for Wingham Wildlife Park, near Canterbury. ‌

The wildlife conservation charity has recommended visitors book tickets to say their goodbyes this weekend, with the last guaranteed date to see her being October 26.

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Edinburgh Zoo said: "Haggis, our much-loved pygmy hippo, will soon be moving to another zoo to play her important part in the intern

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