The Red River Hogs Have Arrived!
Norfolk, Virginia: We're living high on the hog at the Virginia Zoo...Three little piggies (Potamocheres Porcus) arrived in Norfolk from the San Diego Wild Animal Park. These three male litter mates, born September 20, 2001, are from the rain forest of Central Africa.

o see a Red River hog is to witness a true marvel of nature. With their bright orange fur, shovel-shaped snouts, pointy ears and tufts of hair sticking in all directions, they're comical poetry in motion. Red River hogs live in groups called "sounders" made of 15-100 hogs. They love to forage along the forest floor like living vacuum cleaners, happily snorting up anything tasty. Favorite morsels include roots, seeds and dung beetles. Join us in celebrating this fascinating addition to the Okavango River Delta. The Okavango Delta Exhibit was constructed at a cost of $15.8 million and covers 8 acres. Stop by the zoo over the next few months as we celebrate the arrival of giraffe, lions, meerkats and more!