Domestic Pig

Domestic pigs, often called swine or hogs, are even-toed ungulates that are descendants of wild boars. When pigs are used as livestock, they are farmed for their meat called “pork”. Pigs are hairless mammals that do not have the ability to sweat to cool themselves down. Instead, they regulate their temperature by wallowing in the mud or water – this protects them from sunburn, parasites, and dulls their scent. Pigs are actually quite hygenic and tend to keep their eating and sleeping areas tidy – who knew?

Pigs are one of four known mammal species which possess a mutation that protects them against snake venom.

Pigs are highly intelligent animals and are often compared to dogs in that regard. Some even claim that they are smarter than both dogs and 3 year old children! Pigs in Europe have been trained to locate underground truffles by using their well-developed sense of smell.

The Domestic Pigs of African Safari Wildlife Park

Come have a SQUEALING good time at the HogWILD Experience (daily at 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, and 4:00 PM) where you can meet our three male piggies: Sal (spotted), Kevin Bacon (black), and Babe (pink)!

Diet: Pigs are omnivores and foraging animals by nature. They will eat leaves, roots, fruits, flowers, insects, corn, and more.