Our Animals
Here at Daybreak Ranch, our animal stories are just as important as the human stories. We take great care to ensure that every one of the animals is happy and well cared for.
Sugar
Sugar is the original animal who started the lifelong dream of bringing a petting zoo to life and introducing people to the amazing benefits of spending time in the company of such incredible creatures. Although you won't find this gorgeous 17 year old horse in the mobile petting zoo, anyone who visits Daybreak Ranch will be able to meet her and understand just how much heart she has to share with the world and the hope that inspired our name.
Licorice
Licorice is the sweetest 12 year old little pony who lives his life to the absolute fullest with the drive and desire to make all of the kids he meets feel happy and comfortable. Licorice loves pets and hugs so much that if he feels he needs more attention, he will be the one to wrap his head around you and give you the hug!
Clem
Clem is a silly, sassy, and stubborn little 8 year old donkey. He loves kids so much that he often ignores instruction from adults and only wants to listen to "his kids." He has such a big personality for such a little guy and will call to you to get all of the attention he feels he deserves. He loves to be scratched on the back and neck. Watch for him sticking his face in the air and wiggling his lips to know he is happy!
Circe
Circe is our cute little piglet who is only a few months old. She is a very food driven, very smart little pig. She loves to talk and will follow you around sitting politely and waiting for you to remember to give her some food. If she is in the mood, when you scratch her tummy she will do the "piggy plop" and lay on her side for some belly rubs.
Phineas, Ferb, Candace, Isabella
Our four young goats have mischief to spare, but are usually more interested in seeking treats and pets than trouble. Usually. Ferb, Candace, and Isabella are siblings that have adopted Phineas after the tragic loss of his brother from our zoo. We are overjoyed that they’ve bonded together so completely, and their unusual family group makes them especially patient with kids and kids at heart.
Lily
Lily is a one year old bunny who is very, very soft and loves to be brushed, pet, and held. Some of her favorite treats are basil and arugula. She is often very calm, but sometimes gets the zoomies and wants to run and jump off of everything!
Mavis
Mavis is a 6 month old mascovy duck. These ducks are very unique because they actually don't spend a lot of their time in water like most ducks do! They have feet that are webbed to swim, but are able to grip and perch like a chicken. Notice her beautiful black feathers that turn all of the colors of the rainbow in the sunshine. Although Mavis doesn't love to be pet or held, she does love all kinds of treats!
Taylor
Taylor is a 6 month old Sapphire Gem chicken. Soon she will start to lay huge, brown eggs nearly every day! Most chickens don't like to be grabbed and held, but are happy to eat out of your hands and are very gentle.
Wallen
Wallen is a 3 year old Cinnamon Queen chicken who is past her egg laying years. She is known to be one of the most gentle breeds of chicken and is often willing to be pet and loves getting treats--especially bugs!