Vote launched to name Heaton Park's four new donkeys

Heaton Park welcomed four new donkeys to its Animal Centre earlier this June.

The four males have been settling into their new home, and on Friday, June 19, the park launched a vote for their names.

New donkeys arrived at Heaton Park earlier this month (Image: Heaton Park)

A spokesperson for the park, via social media, said: "Happy Animal Friday, the time has come to pick the names for our four new arrivals.

"Want to have your say? Cast your vote by liking the comment of your favourite names below.

"Votes will be counted midday on Monday, with the name reveals starting next Animal Friday!"

A vote has been launched to name them (Image: Heaton Park)

The shortlist of names is as follows:

• Heaton Park prominent figures: Egerton, Wyatt, Emes, Tait
• Jazz Musicians: Davis, Coltrane, Mingus, Monk
• Thomas the Tank Engine: Thomas, Gordon, Percy, James
• Fictional detectives: Holmes, Poirot, Drew, Blanc
• H Names: Hugo, Hendrix, Hector, Hote (Don Quixote)
• The Beatles: John, Paul, Ringo, George
• Four Musketeers: D'Artagnan, Pothos, Aramis, Athos
• The Smiths: Stephen, Johnny, Andy, Mike
• Artists (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles): Raphael, Michaelangelo, Leonardo, Donatello
• The Stone Roses: Ian, John, Gary, Alan
• Prominent Manchester Figures: Pankhurst, Turing, Lowry, Ashton

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles appears to be firmly in the lead, but it is still all to play for as the votes will be counted on Monday, June 22.

What would you name them? Share your ideas in the comments below.