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Franklin Park Zoo welcomes new baby foal

By Timothy Nazzaro, Boston 25 News Staff

Obi the donkey (Franklin Park Zoo Staffer Sheyenne, Keeper Angie and Keeper Amanda)

By Timothy Nazzaro, Boston 25 News Staff

BOSTON — The Franklin Park Zoo welcomed a new baby foal to their family.

Obi, a Poitou donkey foal, was formally introduced in a social media post on Tuesday.

The name is short for “Obernai,” a city in France. Poitou donkeys are indigenous to that region and have been under conservation watch since the late 20th century, according to zoo officials.

The animals are notable for their shaggy, corded coats and long ears.

Obi the foal (Franklin Park Zoo staffers Sheyenne, Keeper Angie and Keeper Amanda)

“Obi continues to thrive behind the scenes at the Children’s Zoo,” a Franklin Park spokesperson said. “He’s learning how to step on a scale to be weighed, how to wear a halter and he’s a pro at drinking milk prepared by his dedicated care team.”

For more information about Obi and where to see him at the zoo, click here.

Obi the foal (Franklin Park Zoo Staffer Sheyenne, Keeper Angie and Keeper Amanda)

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