The Donkey (Equus asinus) is a familiar farm animal, instantly recognisable by the sound it makes.
What sound does a Donkey make? A Donkey makes a loud, rhythmic bray. Press the play button above to hear a real Donkey bray and listen to exactly how it sounds.
A donkey’s bray is loud enough to carry up to three kilometres across open country. Listening closely is a lovely way to get to know the Donkey and tell it apart from other farm.
Farm animals call to find their young and stay with the herd. For the Donkey, these sounds are an important part of daily life.
Tap play to listen to the Donkey, then explore more animal sounds in our free library. Whether you are a curious child, a parent, or a teacher, it is a fun and easy way to learn how Donkeys really sound.