As a parent, dealing with an overly excited toddler can be exhausting. Apparently, that’s true for animal parents, too, as you’ll see in this video TikToker @kristaupcountry recently shared.
The video begins with a mama donkey and her baby out in the pasture. Mom’s trying to enjoy a quick meal, but her baby boy gets a major case of the zoomies and starts zooming all around her. She initially looks like she’s trying to remain patient, but by the end of his enthusiastic zoomies, Mom is DONE!
Krista made us laugh when she said in the caption, “His poor mom is not having it LOL!” Mom might have been over it, but the rest of us can’t get enough of his adorable zoomies! Commenter @Doormat spoke for all of us when they said, “I love being on Donkey Tok!”
Related: Baby Donkey Has Most Epic Case of Zoomies After Being Stuck in Barn for 2 Days
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Why Animals Get Zoomies
Everyone loves watching animals get the zoomies — it’s hilarious and so much fun to see, especially with young animals. But what exactly are zoomies? They usually happen in young animals at certain times of day or in specific situations, though older animals can get them too. Essentially, it’s their way of burning off excess energy. Zoomies are also known as FRAP, which stands for frenetic random activity periods.
Patton Vet Hospital explains more. “Zoomies can occur out of the blue, but sometimes they are associated with a novel or stressful event such as after a bath, if a dog has been crated or confined all day, or during play. Dogs may get the zoomies when you return home, late in the evening, after defecation or when something exciting happens. Cats may get zoomies for similar reasons—most commonly cats experience FRAP when they have pent up energy or during play. Some kitties may take a lap around the house after using the litter pan.”
The hospital also cautions, “Zoomies generally indicate happy behavior, but, if excessive, they could indicate an underlying behavior issue such as anxiety or overstimulation, or your pet may need more physical and mental stimulation if he or she has the zoomies frequently.”
This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Nov 5, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.