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🌍 Animal Awareness Day

World Donkey Day

Celebrated on Saturday, May 8, 2027

We're celebrating World Donkey Day at 3 Palms Zoo & Education Center in Townsend, Delaware — and these are the rescues in the spotlight. Come meet them in person and learn why they matter.

Donkey

Donkey

Our resident: Dominick

The Legend: Most donkeys possess a dark stripe of fur down their back and across their shoulders, known as the “Nuval Cross” or dorsal cross. Not Stubborn, Just Smart: Their reputation for stubbornness is actually self-preservation. Unlike horses (who flee in panic), donkeys freeze to assess a threat before moving. Height Limit: To be registered as a true Miniature Mediterranean Donkey, they must stand under 36 inches at the withers…

Meet Dominick →

About World Donkey Day

World Donkey Day is a day for learning about — and appreciating — the animals behind it. Here at 3 Palms, the spotlight falls on Donkey, rescues who call the zoo home. It is a chance to hear their stories and see the everyday care that rescue takes.

Photos of Dominick

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🌾 🐾 BARNYARD SPOTLIGHT | Miniature Donkey Meet our charming miniature donkey! While donkeys are often called stubborn, he is actually showing off his brilliant superpower: extreme intelligence. Unlike horses that flee in a panic, he freezes in his tracks to calmly assess danger before making a smart, calculated move to protect himself. 🧠🫏 Standing under 36 inches tall, this little guy is a Mediterranean marvel with an ultra-efficient metabolism built to thrive on simple grasses. Have you ever heard him share his iconic bray across the zoo? Tell us in the comments! 👇

Plan Your Visit

Admission is just $6.00 and directly supports the daily care of every rescue here.

Fall Hours | Open Daily: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (weather permitting)

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