Meet the Animals
of Rushy Marsh Farm
Meet the dogs, donkey, & mini horses!
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Tutti the French Bulldog
Tutti is a French Bulldog with unstoppable energy! The word “tutti” means “all,” and that’s exactly what she brings to Rushy Marsh Farm: all her joy and enthusiasm for being around other animals and people. Small but mighty, Tutti loves to help on the farm—even guiding horses with a lead rope all on her own. Her favorite treats are fresh carrots.
Fun Fact: French bulldogs are good companions who love being with people. Even though they have a ferocious name, they are very affectionate creatures!
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Gigi and Botero
Rushy Marsh Farm’s newest members are Gigi and Botero, two friendly pugs. Botero is protective of Gigi, thanks to his bigger size. Gigi likes to sniff all the scents on the farm and is always open to a nice belly rub. Everyone can tell when Gigi and Botero are sleeping—they snore because of their flat noses! While neither of them have a driver’s license, it doesn’t stop them from exploring every inch of Rushy Marsh Farm!
Fun Fact: Pugs were once the favorite pets of Chinese emperors!
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Chiquita and Chula
Chiquita and Chula are Rushy Marsh Farm’s two female donkeys, also known as “jennies.” This dynamic duo spends their time in a sunny paddock, where they run around and munch on hay when they need a snack. Sometimes they rest in the shade under a big tree. Chiquita and Chula announce meal times with big brays so no one gets left out from a meal!
Fun Fact: Donkeys have amazing memories and can remember other animals, people, and places for many years.
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Hippo
A pony named Hippo? Her name is a little silly—and her personality lives up to her name. She is full of sass and is not afraid to show it. The other horses look up to Hippo as the alpha of the herd. While the hippo is one of the largest mammals on land, as a dwarf pony Hippo is actually quite small! Even though her legs aren’t that long, Hippo loves to run and feel the wind in her mane.
Fun Fact: Mini ponies only grow to thirty-eight inches tall!
Meet the birds!
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Galu
Rushy Marsh Farm’s macaw, Galu, loves to make new friends. Whenever someone new comes to visit, he shows them a trick, like hanging from his beak. Now that’s one way to do a pull-up! Galu also enjoys listening to music and bobs his head to the beat.
Fun Fact: Macaws’ beaks are super strong—they crush shells to get to the nuts inside.
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Daffy
Daffy is an Amazon parrot with insatiable curiosity! She likes to explore the barn and say hello to all of the horses at Rushy Marsh Farm. Daffy is very vocal and loves to laugh. When she hears music, she’ll sing along and even dance by bobbing her head to the rhythm. Daffy especially loves singing opera. Her favorite treat is a crunchy nut, which she cracks in her beak.
Fun Fact: Although “Amazon” is in the name, Amazon parrots can be found all across Central and South America.
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Poncho
Poncho the mynah watches the world with deep, knowing eyes. He is very observant and likes to watch the world around him. Poncho hops all over to explore the farm and meet the other animals. When it’s time for a snack, Poncho loves juicy blueberries more than anything else!
Fun Fact: Mynahs are very chatty. They are known to mimic human voices and other noises they hear.
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Pingüino
Pingüino is a friendly toco toucan. With a black and white body and a bright orange beak, he looks just like his namesake, the penguin! Pingüino is a bit of an athlete and spends most of his time playing with his soccer ball toy. After he’s worked up an appetite, he likes to fill up on papaya and blueberries.
Fun Fact: Toucans are recognized by their large beaks, called “bills,” which can be four times the size of their heads!
Meet the chickens!
Rushy Marsh Farm is home to a number of chickens, including fluffy Buff Orpingtons, Rhode Island Reds, speckled Barred Plymouth Rocks, and light Brahmas. The hens lay eggs in a cozy spot in their coop. All of our chickens are very food-driven: They gobble up each meal, and in between mealtimes, they scratch the ground looking for worms and insects.
Fun Fact: Chickens are the living descendants of dinosaurs!
Meet the pigs, rabbit, & ducks!
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Oliver
Oliver the potbellied pig is gentle and shy, but he’ll be your friend if you give him an apple—that’s his favorite snack. When the weather is warm, Oliver likes to cool off by playing in the mud. He’s not afraid to get a little dirty!
Fun Fact: The name “potbellied pig” comes from their loose, hanging bellies. How much food do you think those bellies can hold?
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Cha-Cha
Cha-Cha, a Vietnamese potbellied pig, is the leader of Rushy Marsh Farm! Kind and wise, Cha-Cha strolls around the barn to make sure everything is going right and up to her standards. After she’s checked on all the other animals, Cha-Cha will lounge in the sunshine. She enjoys taking cool baths and eating a fresh salad, but her favorite treat are acorns!
Fun Fact: Vietnamese potbellied pigs have straight tails, which is just one differentiating feature compared to their curly-tailed cousins.
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Crested Ducks
Rushy Marsh Farm’s chatterboxes are our crested ducks. These talkative fellows quack the day away, gossiping about everything from the weather to their meals to who has the best plumes. Our crested ducks spend their time waddling around with the tortoises, splashing in water, and eating the mealworms that are mixed into their food.
Fun Fact: Crested ducks get their name from the fluffy feather tuft on their heads.
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Coco
Coco is a Flemish giant rabbit. His big ears let him hear all of the comings and goings on the farm. Coco mostly stays in his pen, making cozy burrows out of hay and hopping around to see what’s happening. When he gets visitors, Coco hopes they will say hello by giving him a relaxing back scratch.
Fun Fact: Flemish giant rabbits are the world’s largest rabbit breed.
Meet the tortoises!
Speedy, Turbo, Rudy, Popeye, and Roxy
Rushy Marsh Farm is home to five Aldabra giant tortoises: Speedy, Turbo, Rudy, Popeye, and Roxy. Roxy, the only girl, is best friends with Popeye, who has only one eye. It helps that they are both the same size! Speedy, Turbo, and Rudy love to play in the water. Sometimes they even stand straight up when water gets on their shells! Rudy makes especially big splashes, since he weighs 400 pounds. This quintet loves bananas and starfruit for special treats. After spending time with the tortoises, visitors always leave with a wonderful sense of calm, thanks to their peaceful natures.
Fun Fact: Tortoises are from the Seychelles and can weigh up to 800 pounds.