Detroit Zoo announces death of miniature donkey named Giovanni

Published March 22, 2022 8:16 PM EDT

A miniature donkey who has been at the Detroit Zoo for 27 years has died.

The zoo announced the passing of Giovanni on Monday.

The zoo described Gio as a "caring and faithful companion" to a female donkey named Knick-Knack. 

Staff also remembered him as a friendly animal who would greet staff with a bray each morning.

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