Begging Burros is a name used to refer to the donkeys in Custer State Park. For many years, these donkeys have earned this nickname as they approach various passing cars through the park begging for food. After earning this reputation, the burros have become famous now garnering the attention of most travelers through the park inside and outside of cars. Many people bring food to the park specifically for the purpose of feeding these animals. The Begging Burros inhabit one area of the park upon a hill where approximately 50 of them try to obtain any food they can. Custer State Park's roadway is blocked off by these animals to the point where a driver needs to beep his or her horn to pass and continue through the park.

This photo was taken in 1960. The burro on the passenger side moved out of the way and I was able to get in the car. My father was not able to get back into the car. Mom had to slide over and move the car ... as my Dad chased after the car, Mom and I had one of the best laughs of the trip.