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Thank you for renewing your Zoo! Voters in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties approved the Detroit Zoo millage renewal.

Miniature Donkey

Miniature donkeys Knick-Knack, Rain and Pearl call the Zoo home. The trio can be visited inside Fred and Barbara Erb Discovery Trails! You’ll recognize them based on their long ears, fur and small bodies.

Quick Facts

Class: Mammals

Conservation Status: Not vulnerable

Size: 30-36 inches

Weight: 200-450 pounds

Diet: Grass, hay