Horses, Donkeys & Alpacas

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Make sure you visit the Animal Village to meet some of the amazing alpacas, horse and donkeys as well as a whole host of other animals! Visit me at the National Pet Show for more information before you add me to your family!

Correct at time of publication, subject to change.

Alpacas

Get to know me:

Just because I don’t live in your house, doesn’t mean I’m not house trained! If I have to go it will usually be in the same place!
Although you’re my friend I need some company of my own kind, so make sure I have a friend to live with.
I can live to 20 years, be sure I have a good home set up.

Donkeys

Get to know me:

I can live 20+ years, so make sure you’re going to be my forever home
Be patient and affectionate with me and you may even be able to teach me basic commands.
Please ensure I have some donkey friends around me as I get sad when I am left alone.

Miniature Horses

Get to know me:

Did you know I can be used as a service animal to the blind! This means I will spend much of my time indoors, but when not working I enjoy being outside, so make sure there is somewhere nice for me to relax.
I need to be regularly brushed not only to make my coat shiny, but it helps me bond with you!

Ponies

Get to know me:

Please provide me with plenty of space as I love to run around and exercise myself.
I love company, whether it’s a pony or farm animal, please don’t leave me by myself.
Eating plants is my favourite thing, make sure there are plenty around for me to graze on.

Shetland Ponies

Get to know me:

I am gentle and loyal, an ideal companion for children.
Although I loved to be treated, try not to spoil me as I may become stubborn and expect my own way.