Feed the Swimning Pigs in Exuma, Bahamas
The boat noses towards Big Major Cay and the welcoming committee paddles out to meet it: snouts above the turquoise water, ears flicking and legs working beneath the surface. The swimming pigs of the Exumas have become one of the Bahamas' strangest encounters, combining a boat trip through the cays with the sight of domestic pigs confidently taking to the sea. The beach is commonly called Pig Beach and has no permanent human population. Stories about how the pigs arrived vary, so treat tales of sailors and shipwrecks as local folklore rather than settled history. The animals now depend on organised care and responsible visitors. Watching them swim and forage is more rewarding than chasing a posed photograph. Visit with an established Exuma operator that explains how to behave around the pigs. Follow the crew's feeding rules, keep food on an open palm or use the approved method, and do not tease, lift or crowd the animals. Boat conditions and wildlife behaviour can change the itinerary. The existing verified Exuma location remains the right map point. Add this to your list for a Bahamas day when the pigs reach the beach before you do.