Ti-Ratana Cheras / Porcupine Care & Visits

Ti-Ratana Cheras / Porcupine Care & Visits

Diet

General porcupine information

Porcupines eat mainly plant material, with foods varying by species and habitat. This is general information, not a feeding plan. Feeding is allowed only with the express permission and direct guidance of the resident nun, who is the porcupines’ primary caregiver. Use only food she approves. Feeding is not guaranteed during a visit.

Wildlife reference: San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance — Porcupine. Visitor instructions are specific to Ti-Ratana Cheras.

All learning topics