Pygmy goat Capra hircus

Animals in our sanctuary

Alfa

Date taken in

25-06-2012

The animals from the time that De Zonnegloed was only an educational children's farm will of course continue to live on De Zonnegloed. Alfa is also an animal that was already present from that very beginning before we became a Sanctuary.

Ave

Date taken in

25-06-2012

Les animaux de l?époque où De Zonnegloed n?était qu?une ferme d?éducation pour enfants continueront bien sûr à vivre sur De Zonnegloed. Ave est aussi un animal qui était déjà présent depuis le tout début avant que nous devenions un sanctuaire.

Bo'tje

Date of birth

01-01-2012

Date taken in

25-06-2012

The animals from the time that De Zonnegloed was only an educational children's farm will of course continue to live on De Zonnegloed. Bo'tje is also an animal that was already present from that very beginning before we became a Sanctuary.

Dorrie

Date of birth

01-01-2000

Date taken in

10-07-2000

The animals from the time that De Zonnegloed was only an educational children's farm will of course continue to live on De Zonnegloed. Dorrie is also an animal who was present from that very beginning before we became a Sanctuary.

Where does he feel most at home?

The Pygmy goat is originally from Central and West Africa.

What's his favourite food?

They like to eat grasses, leaves, twigs and vegetables.

Fun fact

These goats were released on islands the Dutch East India Company used as sailing routes to be able to serve as fresh meat for the way back.