Zara the zebra lived at Savannah Haven Sanctuary, a safe place for rescued animals of all kinds, zebras, gazelles, ostriches, and even a very chatty parrot named Coco. Zara wasn’t the loudest or the fastest. But everyone respected her.
She watched over the younger animals and always stayed calm, even when things got noisy.

One night, a storm rolled in and Zara’s calm stripes became a beacon of bravery.

Thunder, Wind, and Worry

Dark clouds covered the stars. Wind howled through the trees. Then CRACK! Lightning lit up the sky.

The younger animals panicked. Hooves pounded the dirt. Wings flapped. A group of frightened gazelles darted toward the front gate, which had been blown partway open by the storm. Beyond that gate? A road. Full of cars. Full of danger.

Help Arrives Just in Time

Hearing the commotion, the sanctuary workers rushed out with flashlights and warm blankets.

They closed the gate and gently led the animals back to their shelters. Zara, still standing in the rain, gave a final snort before following her last job complete.

“She stopped them,” one worker whispered.
“She saved them,” said another.