KuneKune Pig Farm Tour in Austin: Feed & Pet Rare Pigs

Feed rare pigs their treats and feel them settle into your lap for belly rubs

Best Place Farms near Austin is a 45-minute tour where you meet and interact with KuneKune pigs, a docile rare breed that nearly vanished in the 1970s, plus other farm animals. You'll feed the pigs treats, learn to make them sit, pet them and watch them lay down for attention: a live guide leads the whole visit. Parking is on-site. The farm is wheelchair accessible and welcomes children from age 2.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit KuneKune Pig Farm

• Arrive at Best Place Farms
• Learn about KuneKune pig history
• Meet KuneKune pigs and piglets
• Feed pigs and other animals
• Learn to make pigs sit for treats
• Pet pigs and give belly rubs

The experience

Best Place Farms sits in Hutto, just outside Austin, and the tour starts with the history of KuneKune pigs: why they nearly went extinct and what makes them so different from other breeds. The moment you walk in, you'll see why people call them the cutest pigs on the farm. Unlike most pig breeds, KuneKunes are docile enough that they actively seek human contact, which is the whole point of the visit: you're not watching from a distance. Treats are prepared and waiting for you to hand-feed them.

The pigs respond to the treats and to your voice. You'll learn how to make them sit, and once they do, they'll take the food from your hand. Most of them will lay down around you and ask for belly rubs. They're that comfortable with people. If the farm has piglets living there during your visit, you'll meet them too. The tour also includes time with the other animals on the property, so it's not just pigs. You're getting a sense of what the whole farm keeps and how they all interact with visitors.

The whole experience runs 45 minutes. Parking is on-site, so you don't have to hunt for a spot. The farm is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are paved, and transportation options are available if you need them. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller the whole time. A live guide in English leads the tour and explains the animals as you go, so you're not figuring out what to do on your own.

What’s included

• Live guide in English.
• treats for feeding the pigs.
• parking on-site.
• access to meet and interact with KuneKune pigs and other farm animals.
• instruction on how to make the pigs sit and respond to you.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 17:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (2 to 14 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendly

Operated by Best Place Farms

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want hands-on time with rare KuneKune pigs and other farm animals in a short visit: the 45-minute format works for a morning or afternoon slot without dominating your day.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 14 years).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly are KuneKune pigs and why are they so rare?

KuneKune pigs are a breed from New Zealand that nearly went extinct in the 1970s. They're known for being one of the most docile pig breeds, which is why they're considered amazing pets and great for human interaction: unlike most farm pigs, they actively seek attention and enjoy being petted and having their bellies rubbed.

Will I actually get to feed and pet the pigs, or just watch?

You feed them treats that are prepared for you, pet them, and learn to make them sit for more food. Most of the KuneKunes will lay down around you and ask for belly rubs, so the interaction is hands-on the whole time.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs 45 minutes from start to finish, including time with the KuneKunes and the other animals on the farm.

Is the farm accessible if I use a wheelchair or need mobility help?

Yes, all areas and surfaces at Best Place Farms are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are available. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller throughout the visit.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes the live guide, access to the animals, treats to feed the pigs, parking on-site, and time with both the KuneKunes and other farm animals.