Kew Little Pigs is celebrating a very special new arrival, or rather, eight of them.
The farm has welcomed a litter of eight piglets to proud mum Venus, affectionately nicknamed “Aardvark” by staff because of her adorably long snout.
The new brood, four boys and four girls, are already charming visitors, but their father may be about to make history himself. Pluto, a firm favourite at the farm, is set to become the World’s Smallest Proven Boar when Guinness World Records confirm his title in the coming months.
Owner Olivia Mikhail, who founded Kew Little Pigs back in 2010, said: “It’s always magical when we welcome new piglets, but this litter is extra special because Pluto is on track to make history. We pride ourselves on giving our pigs the happiest, most enriching lives possible, and seeing Venus settle into motherhood with her little ones has been wonderful.”
Kew Little Pigs is no ordinary attraction. The ethical farm has grown from Olivia’s back garden project into one of the top 10% of animal attractions worldwide on TripAdvisor, with a reputation for promoting responsible pig ownership. Every piglet that leaves the farm goes to a carefully vetted forever home, and new owners must take a comprehensive pig-keeping course to ensure the animals are properly cared for.
For those eager to meet the new arrivals, the piglets will be starring in the farm’s upcoming Halloween Extravaganza, running from 25 October to 2 November. The family-friendly half-term event promises a spooky trail, a Bring Your Own Carved Pumpkin Competition, a colouring-in contest, and a Fancy Dress Competition on 31 October only, not forgetting plenty of piggy snuggles.
Visitors can also book the farm’s popular Piggy Pet & Play sessions, with 10% off using the code pigsdiscount24.
Olivia added: “Autumn is such a lovely time on the farm, and with the new piglets here we’re really excited to welcome families to meet them. We’re committed to educating people about these amazing animals, and we can’t wait to see children and parents making memories with our pigs this half term.”
Tickets for the Halloween Extravaganza are selling fast. For more details and to book, visit kewlittlepigs.com
“I joined the team in September of 2021 as a Farm Hand. This was my first proper job and the experience was very insightful as working with animals there is never a dull moment. I have always loved animals and have had many different animals growing up such as guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs and horses so I knew the animal industry was a career I would like to be involved in. Since joining Kew Little Pigs Farm I have had the opportunity to care for the animals and share my knowledge with all the customers that have visited the farm. I was promoted to Head Farm Hand in January 2023.
I look forward to my journey here at Kew Little Pigs Farm and hope to see you on the farm soon!”
