We were all sure there was a hidden passenger with one of the females when the donkeys arrived at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary, then joy all around, with the arrival of Nugget (a donkey pregnancy can last up to 14 months!).

And recently, we had another new arrival ahead of Valentine’s Day, nicknamed Eeyore because of their floppy ears. We won’t be able to see whether Eeyore is a male or female for a couple of weeks.

As normal, mother has moved away from the other donkeys into a quieter part of the Sanctuary but has been relaxed enough for our team to drive nearby to see her and baby.

The donkeys came to the Sanctuary in May after being abandoned at a holiday lodge which closed. Little did we know two of the donkeys were already pregnant. Eeyore should be the last of our surprise babies, as we have had two male donkeys sterilized.

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