Hillcrest Park Zoo

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Since I just saw Jurassic World this past week, and everybody seems to be obsessed with science creating animals, I thought I would share one that was created by man, but off of the big screen. This is a ZeeDonk, which sounds dorky in my opinion. Genetic crossbreed of a, you guessed it, Zebra and Donkey! First used in Southern Africa as a pack animal that was hardier than both of its parents. Unfortunately, like all crossbreeds, they are born sterile. Which dashes my dreams of a Zeedonk-Mule hybrid.
Since I just saw Jurassic World this past week, and everybody seems to be obsessed with science creating animals, I thought I would share one that was created by man, but off of the big screen. This is a ZeeDonk, which sounds dorky in my opinion. Genetic crossbreed of a, you guessed it, Zebra and Donkey! First used in Southern Africa as a pack animal that was hardier than both of its parents. Unfortunately, like all crossbreeds, they are born sterile. Which dashes my dreams of a Zeedonk-Mule hybrid.
Whoever said don't feed the animals never met this guy. Weeds, grass, or even fingers (Almost!!!), anything that fit in his mouth he would chomp down on. Hillcrest park had its 3rd annual family fun day, always the closest Saturday to the start of summer, and all admission was free! The park, zoo, and splash pad (great for the 100 degree weather we got), were all open to the public. Free tacos too. Bet this tortoise would've chomped down on those too.

Lodging Near Hillcrest Park Zoo

Comfort Suites Clovis North

Comfort Suites Clovis North

2.5 out of 5
4521 N Prince St Clovis NM
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The price is AU$144 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
AU$144
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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When you stay at Comfort Suites Clovis North in Clovis, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute drive of North Plains Mall and St. Bernard Farms and Corn ...
Great room for the price. Clean.

Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

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Sleep Inn Clovis

Sleep Inn Clovis

2.5 out of 5
2212 E. Mabry Drive Clovis NM
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The price is AU$119 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
AU$119
3 Mar - 4 Mar
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With a stay at Sleep Inn Clovis in Clovis, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Clovis Community College and Hillcrest Park Zoo.
Great staff and comfortable stay!

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clovis

Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clovis

2 out of 5
2700 Mabry Dr Clovis NM
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The price is AU$122 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$122
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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Located in Clovis, Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Clovis is within a 5-minute drive of Clovis Community College and Hillcrest Dog Park.
Very clean rooms. Great staff awesome bartender.

Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026

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