Quill Smith
African Pygmy Hedgehog (Atelerix albiventris)
Quill Smith carries on an important legacy, continuing the line of celebrity-named hedgehogs at our facility. This young African Pygmy Hedgehog is still developing his personality but already shows the curious nature these spiny mammals are known for. Watch him grow and see what unique traits emerge as he matures into his role as an ambassador.
Species Info
About African Pygmy Hedgehogs
Atelerix albiventris
African Pygmy Hedgehogs are small, nocturnal insectivores covered in spines. They are solitary animals with charming personalities.
4-6 years
Average Lifespan
mammal
Small Mammal
African Pygmy Hedgehog
Species
Enrichment & Activities
Did You Know That African Pygmy Hedgehogs:
Self-anoint by spreading frothy saliva on their spines when encountering new scents
Have about 5,000-7,000 spines
Can run up to 4 miles per night
Are lactose intolerant
Curl into a tight ball when threatened
See Quill Smith at an Event
Explore Africa
Explore the animals of Africa in this fun filled program! Meet some of the most extraordinary creatures on our team.
Furry Friends
This package is for lovers of all things cute and fuzzy!! Great for younger ages and for stress buster events!
Giant Snake & Friends
This package is for those that love our friends of the scaly variety! Learn about our cold-blooded critters and get your chance to hold an adult boa constrictor!
Jurassic World
Travel back in time with us and come face to face with some of the most amazing creatures ever to walk our planet! We promise your safety is our highest priority – all of our dinosaurs are well trained! This experience includes 2 handlers, one hour of live animal interaction, and up to 30 minutes for a Dino Dance Party and photo op!
Lion Tamer
Get silly with us and come face to face with a real live LION (im-purr-sonator)!! Kids will learn about wild cats and how to train animals using positive, force free training.
Safari Adventure
Join us on safari and meet a variety of exotic creatures from around the globe! The 8-10 animal-lineup focuses on our smaller exotic animals and is a good starting point to add-on featured animals to create a custom package.
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