ZOO KEEPER "HAPPINESS" AT BABY ZEBRA ARRIVAL
Staff at Folly Farm celebrate the arrival of a baby zebra foal ahead of the Easter weekend
Photo: Dakari Middleton gallops with mum Ziggy, who was also born at Folly Farm
19 April 2011, Folly Farm, Kilgetty, Pembrokeshire: Folly Farm were today celebrating the arrival of a leggy baby zebra, the second generation of zebra to be born at the popular attraction near Tenby, following the birth of mum Ziggy nine years ago. Due to his arrival a week before the Royal Wedding the foal has been aptly named Dakari Middleton (Dakari meaning "happiness" in Afrikaans) but this is one Middleton that won't be at the Royal Wedding as he's staying put to keep visitors to Folly Farm entertained during the Easter school holidays.
Chris Ebsworth, Managing Director at Folly Farm, said; "The timing of our new arrival couldn't have been more perfect as he's proving hugely popular with all the visitors here during the Easter school holidays.
"It's a real success story for our zoo keepers as he's the second generation of zebra to be be born at Folly Farm."
Visitors to Folly Farm can see Dakari in the African Plains paddock behind the Giraffe House at Folly Zoo with mum Ziggy, dad Forest and grandma Mitzi (Ziggy's mum).
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For press enquiries please contact:
Zoë Wright
PR and Marketing Manager
01834 815032
zoe@folly-farm.co.uk
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