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Sewerby Hall and Gardens are celebrating a heart-warming reunion at their zoo this month.
By Claudia Bowes
Published 21st Dec 2022, 14:00 BST
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New addition to the Sewerby family is Daffodil the Donkey, who used live with Sewerby’s resident donkey Princess years ago.

Their previous home was Cannon Hall Farm near Barnsley, which has been featured on Channel 5.

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John Pickering, head zoo keeper at Sewerby Hall and Gardens, said :

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    Daffodil the donkey with Melissa Tate, assistant head zoo keeper; John Pickering, head zoo keeper and farmer Rob Nicholson from Cannon Hall Farm. (L to R)Daffodil the donkey with Melissa Tate, assistant head zoo keeper; John Pickering, head zoo keeper and farmer Rob Nicholson from Cannon Hall Farm. (L to R)
    Daffodil the donkey with Melissa Tate, assistant head zoo keeper; John Pickering, head zoo keeper and farmer Rob Nicholson from Cannon Hall Farm. (L to R)

    "I am so pleased that we have been able to take in Daffodil, who has been retired from breeding now, and is with us to enjoy excellent care here, and a happy retirement.

    “It’s particularly pleasing that Daffodil can now renew her great friendship with Princess here at Sewerby Hall and Gardens. Both donkeys knew each other at Cannon Hall Farm, and were very friendly there. It's really good that they have been reunited; they are just loving running around and playing together once again."

    For zoo opening times, and details of all facilities at Sewerby Hall and Gardens, visit: www.sewerbyhall.co.uk

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