guinea pig

Animals in the Little Zoo

Rodents

Domestic guinea pigs are descended from the wild guinea pig that lives on the vast grasslands of South America. They were bred as meat animals, but today they are commonly kept as pets all over the world. Guinea pigs are very sociable and talk to each other a lot. They have a calm temperament and come in many different colours and coat types. You can find our guinea pigs in the Little Zoo where you can learn more about different domestic animals.