March 5, 2011 (BROOKFIELD, Ill.) --
The Brookfield Zoo celebrated National Pig Day on Saturday.One of Brookfield's newest residents, an American guinea hog named Maple was the guest of honor.
Visitors took part in a parade to the Mamill Family Play Zoo.
There, kids could take part in pig-themed activities, which included playing with mud.
National Pig Day was started in 1972 to celebrate the pig's qualities and attributes.