The Zonkey (Equus zebra x Equus asinus) is the cross between a male zebra and the female donkey and are very rare. Other names for the zonkey include zedonk, zebrass, and zenkey. They have a brown, tan or grey colored coat with the typical stripes of zebra. Similar to the mule they are also sterile. They can be found in the wild in Africa, but are often seen in zoos. The Zonkey lives in the savanna and open woodlands. They are herbivorous and their diet consists of grasses, herbs, and fruits. They generally have a lifespan of 15 to 25 years.
Zonkeys have a shoulder height between 42”–60” (107-152 cm), overall standing height of 45.3”-65” (115-165 cm), and body length of 53.1”-76.8” (135-195 cm). The weight of a Zonkey is between 500-700 lb (227-318 kg). Zonkeys have a typical lifespan of 15-25 years.
The Zonkey (Equus zebra x Equus asinus) is the cross between a male zebra and the female donkey and are very rare. Other names for the zonkey include zedonk, zebrass, and zenkey. They have a brown, tan or grey colored coat with the typical stripes of zebra. Similar to the mule they are also sterile. They can be found in the wild in Africa, but are often seen in zoos. The Zonkey lives in the savanna and open woodlands. They are herbivorous and their diet consists of grasses, herbs, and fruits. They generally have a lifespan of 15 to 25 years.
Zonkeys have a shoulder height between 42”–60” (107-152 cm), overall standing height of 45.3”-65” (115-165 cm), and body length of 53.1”-76.8” (135-195 cm). The weight of a Zonkey is between 500-700 lb (227-318 kg). Zonkeys have a typical lifespan of 15-25 years.