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Did you know .... |
Fact One
The official word for guinea pig is Cavy, they came from South America and the Incas domesticated them. They are members of the cavy family. Some people think they are called guinea pigs because in England they were sold for a guinea, some people think it’s is because they were brought to Europe by Spanish sailors from Dutch Guiana in South America. |
Fact Two
Guinea pigs are born with fur and their eyes open. They are not like rabbits or mice that are born hairless and helpless. They are so small they can fit into the palm of your hand. Their feet look too big for their bodies. They nurse straight away on their mother and can eat solid food three days later. They grow up fast! |
Fact Three
Guinea pigs are not related to pigs! They are rodents, which mean they need to gnaw to wear down their teeth. Otherwise their teeth will grow too long and then they won’t be able to eat. Like all pets they need a lot of special care.
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Molly, Jolly and Polly are three great friends.
They all live in the discovery centre and they love playing together.
Their greatest pleasure though is to meet new children, who hold and stroke them. When they are not being cuddled by our young visitors (or zoo educators!), they spend all day chasing and tumbling, bustling and burrowing.
At night they snuggle and snore together in a cosy heap. Their favourite food is ransom (wild garlic), but this is best feed on Saturday nights before their day off outside in the field!
Fran –Zoo educator |
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Meet our Animals |
List of animals
This is just a small selection of our animals that you can enjoy at Trotters World.
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