Warthog
Warthog
Plains
ABout Warthog

WARTHOGS RELY ON THE BURROWS FROM AARDVARKS TO AVOID THE HEAT AND PROTECT THEIR LITTERS.

Warthogs will back into these burrows so that they can use their tusks to defend themselves from predators. Warthogs are faster than other pigs, running up to 30 miles per hour.

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FACTS & STATISTICS
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Average Size
30 inches tall,
weigh 120-250 pounds
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Native Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
Eating Habits
Grass, roots, berries and tree bark
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Conservation status
Least concern
Come see for yourself.

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WHERE ARE THEY AT THE ZOO
The Warthog is located in the Plains Exhibit.
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Additional Experiences
Climb aboard the White River Junction Train Ride for a tour of the "Zoo behind the Zoo."

Riders will enjoy a 10-minute narrated journey and learn about our Plains animals, greenhouse, gardens, the Zoo’s 15,000-square-foot veterinary hospital, maintenance and commissary departments and other behind-the-scenes operations necessary to run the Zoo. Available mid-March through December, riders will also learn about the Zoo’s animal conservation mission.