Rio the Donkey

Rio was born in August 2016 when the Olympics were being held in Rio. She is light grey in colour and a dark cross of hair over her back.

Rio is mum to Pumpkin and she has her hands full! Rio loves lots of attention from Dalscone Farm visitors and is very inquisitive. Rio is stubborn but very clever in making sure she gets lots of attention. Rio was born at dalscone and will stay with us forever. Shes an absolute star and because she was born with us she is very tame and loves a cuddle.

Fun Facts

Rio was born on Dalscone Farm Fun

Rio is mum to Pumpkin

Named after the 2016 olympics!

Sometimes she has a pink coat!

Donkey’s have been used as guard animals!

Donkey’s are very social & friendly

Donkey’s are stubborn!

7

years

ago, Rio was born at Dalscone Farm

2016

Olympics

in Rio is how she got her name!

50

years

can be the lift expectancy for a donkey

Adopt an Animal

Rio will be going into foal soon and we hope she will have a lovely new baby in summer 2023!

Soon you’ll be able to sponsor one of our Dalscone Farm Fun animals and get regular updates and pictures!

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