Out Late Due to cold temperatures, red river hogs, Piggles and Kasai will remain indoors until 1:00 pm, with access to their indoor area until 3:00 pm.
Scientific Name: Potamochoerus porcus
Range: Western Africa
Habitat: Forest
Food: Roots, tubers, plants, insects, lizards
Red river hogs are primarily nocturnal and spend most of their active time searching for food. They use their large muzzle to root through soil. They’re also known to follow chimpanzees in search of dropped fruit.