Zhu Zhu Pets is a trademark for a line of robotic hamsters that has become the high demand toy of the 2009 holiday season.
Zhu Zhu Pets were created by Russ Hornsby.
The name Zhu Zhu comes from Chinese 猪猪 zhū zhū, meaning “little pig”.
Zhu Zhu Pets come as five different characters, named Patches, Chunk, PipSqueak, Mr. Squiggles, and Num Nums all with unique personalities and characteristics.
Zhu Zhu Pets can be put in either of two play modes: “nurturing mode”, in which they coo and purr, and “adventure mode”, to explore and interact with thier environment.