There are some new stars hogging all the attention on the Veldt! ✨🐽✨ We’re so excited to announce the birth of three Red River hog piglets, born on May 21, 2025. These little snoots are the first piglets for both mom "Koka" and dad "Cantaloupe." The Memphis Zoo has kept Red River hogs since 2003, and we have welcomed 18 piglets over the years. The last birth was in 2016.   Red River hog piglets are born with a brown coat featuring yellow stripes and spots, resembling a "watermelon pattern." These markings help camouflage them in the wild. Around six months of age, the stripes and spots begin to fade as they develop their signature reddish coat.   Koka and the piglets are currently being safely introduced to the Veldt Exhibit using a maternity pen. This provides the piglets with a safe space to start exploring while allowing the other Veldt animals to meet our newest arrivals safely. Our animal care staff will be diligently monitoring everyone's comfort levels to determine when the p...