It’s the world’s largest flying pig and something you can always count on seeing at the Albuquerque International Balloon ...

The weight of a normal teardrop-shaped hot air balloon is 250 to 300 pounds. Special shape balloons like Smokey Bear tend to weigh more due to their size, extra air vents and appendages.

On Monday, city officials from Albuquerque and Santa Fe were at the Anderson Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum to unveil a Zozobra-shaped hot air balloon.

Dozens of new shapes will take to the skies this year, including a concrete mixer from Duke City Redi Mix.

Thousands will flock to Albuquerque to watch balloons take to sky. Here are some of the best spots to catch Balloon Fiesta magic without being on the actual field.

FILE - Shredded Smokey the Bear hot air balloon hangs from top of radio tower after collision, at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, 2004.

FILE - Shredded Smokey the Bear hot air balloon hangs from top of radio tower after collision, at Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, 2004.