Paris Hilton's pony present

U.S. socialite Paris Hilton (L) is photographed with Dutch stylist Rob Peetoom at the launch of Peetoom's "Hairspa" in Seminyak, on the Indonesia's island of Bali November 10, 2011.[Photo/Agencies]

Paris Hilton has been given a baby pony as a present.

The 30-year-old socialite is known for her love of animals and is particularly taken by her new miniature hordes.

She said: "I have a little baby pony, really tiny - it has blonde hair and blue eyes. It was a gift."

As well as the pony, Paris owns seven other species of animals because she loves having "crazy" pets.

She explained: "I bought this exotic pet, a kinkajou. I've also bought some jungle cats, and a monkey. I've bought a lot of crazy animals because I love pets.

"My dog had babies so there were 17 but I gave them all away so now I only have six. A couple of Chihuahuas, a pug and a Pomeranian.

"I also have a parrot, three black squirrels and three cats."

Paris' business empire spans 17 product lines and 35 stores but she insists she is not a ruthless businesswoman.

She told FHM magazine: "No, I'm not ruthless, I'm a great boss. I don't yell at anybody ever."