Donkeys Throughout History
Chicago, Illinois
Brookfield Zoo
August, 22, 1946
Sweet Little Girl plays with newborn Mini Donkey
*** Fun Fact! Mini's use to be called Pygmy Donkeys, Sardinian Donkeys, Burros, and Dwarf Donkeys before they were renamed as Miniatures. Still can't figure out when or who renamed them.****
Turkey
June 6, 1954
Two little famers take their load of goods to the market on their hard working little mini.
Epsom Downs,
Tattenham Corner, England
September 13, 1971
This is Lou, the 29-year-old donkey who went to church for the blessing at the Annual Horsemens Service. Lou has been coming to the service for the past 24 years and hasn't missed one since they started.
Germany
January 13, 1970
Proud Donkey parents look affectionately over their new foal.
Whipsnade Zoo
Dunstable, United Kingdom
Undated Photo
Little children fawn over little Francis who is just 3 weeks old at the Whipsnade Zoo.
Englewood, Colorado
December 21, 1948
Two minis show off their cart pulling skills as they plod up Sixteenth Street.
Ruffs Orchard
Hawthorn Hill Maidenhead, Berkshire, England
Undated Photo
"Dudley" the mini donkey slides down the slide with his buddy.
Hyde Park YMCA
1400 West 53rd Street, New York, New York
April 24, 1952
Children meet "Mac and Madge" at Camp Martin Johnson
Washington Park Zoo
Michigan City, Indiana
December 20, 1952
Little "Jack" the mini donkey helps kick off the Christmas season with a sweet little boy looking on.
Kirghizie Mountains, Russia
Undated Photo
Traditional workers meet the new technology in town.
Silver Springs, Florida
September 5, 1954
"Katy" the mini mule is only 26 inches tall. She is pictured here with her best buddy, 3 year old Sam.
Staplehurst, Kent, United Kingdom
April 8, 1968
Palm Sunday Services are on full display with the children and a donkey contributing to the pageantry.
Versailles, France
1957
Two Poitou Donkeys pose for the camera
