Here at Edinburgh Zoo we are home to a small group of Visayan warty pigs - Mabel, Nikki, Theresa, Jacques, Mina, Hilda, Effy, Esme and Ruth.
Wild populations of Visayan warty pigs are at risk due to habitat loss, hunting and conflict with farmers. Here at RZSS, our Visayan warty pigs are part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) which ensures a healthy and genetically diverse population.
Like all the animals in our care, our Visayan warty pigs are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.