Miniature Horse
Juliet joined The Zoo in 2004 with Penny joining her almost ten years later in 2013. Penny is the larger female miniature horse in the corral and a bit of a troublemaker. Juliette is the smaller, more timid female miniature horse.
Scientific name
Equus ferus caballus
Lifespan
25-35 years
Range
Mini horses are a domesticated breed.
Diet
The majority of the horse diet is grass, hay and grain. Penny and Juliet also love when guests feed them grain cones.
Social Structure
Too small to be ridden, these miniature horses were once used to pull heavy carts in mines. Today, they can often be found working as therapy animals and sometimes even as a guide animal for someone with a visual impairment.
Conservation Status
Domesticated
Threats in the Wild
N/A
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