Conservation Status: N/A (domesticated)

Wild Range: Domestic, but likely descended from a wild pig species in east Asia

Diet: Omnivorous, eating grass, plants, fungi, fruits, and small vertebrates

Longevity in the wild: 10 - 30 years in human care

Size: Around 91 cm

Weight: up to 78 kg

Fun fact: Pot-bellied pigs have a tough hide that is resistant to insect bites!

APZ location: Aunt Sally's Farm

The next time you visit Assiniboine Park Zoo, make sure to come by Aunt Sally's Farm and visit our Vietnamese pot-bellied pigs, Penelope and Peanut!