If you ever find yourself on the Isle of Wight, you definitely have to visit the Donkey Sanctuary. So many donkeys! And Shetland ponies!
We visited in October 2023 planning on attending their Halloween event, but due to the rain it was canceled. They still gave the kids a trail hunt to go on and bring back for a special treat!
It is free to get in, but it is always a good idea to donate. Let’s keep this sanctuary going!
All of the animals are very happy and friendly. Most of the donkeys will come right up to the fence to say hello! It’s clear that they are well taken care of. They all have signs attached to their fences which tell you their names and a little bit about themselves. We had a good time finding names that matched some of our family members! The sanctuary is made up of various barns filled with donkeys (obviously), trails to follow out to the fields, and numerous fenced in spaces with everything clearly marked. Some of the trails were closed due to the rain, but I believe they brought most of the donkeys inside so you could still say hi.
The staff was super friendly, the cafe has good healthy food options, plenty of seating, and the gift shop was full of cute stuff!
It was very easy to get here. We took the bus and it dropped us off right out front. There is a big parking lot, bathrooms, and is wheelchair friendly.
We cannot wait to come back to the Donkey Sanctuary on our next trip to the Isle of Wight.
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