Due to staffing shortages, we are running a limited food menu on Sunday 5 January, and will not be serving roasts. Apologies for the inconvenience.
Our Vision: A world where every donkey has a good quality of life.
Our Mission: Improving the lives of donkeys every day.
Find out how our expertise in donkey welfare enables us to get the best results for donkeys.
Find out where we are making an impact for donkeys.
Keep up-to-date with our latest news, blogs and stories.
Learn about the biggest global threat to donkey welfare and the campaign to halt it.
More than 60 million donkeys and mules share this planet with us. However, they remain misunderstood creatures. Find out all there is to know about donkeys.
From feeding to farrier work, find out everything you need to know about keeping your donkeys fit and well.
From research projects to workshops and published books, our expertise and resources help animal welfare professionals to care for donkeys and mules.
Free online courses for donkey owners and professionals.
These recordings of live webinars are created to help owners, handlers, carers and professionals.
What to do if you see a donkey in distress.
Our Sidmouth headquarters is open to the public every day from 9am - 4pm. Free Entrance. Free Parking. No pre-booking.
No trip to Devon is complete without visiting The Donkey Sanctuary - a tranquil corner of the Jurassic Coast where hundreds of donkeys are waiting to meet you.
Take sanctuary in our award-winning restaurant and enjoy fresh, local, seasonal produce while soaking in coast and country views.
Discover the world of donkey-assisted activities and the different types of activity on offer at our Sidmouth sanctuary.
Love donkeys? You’ll love watching our webcams any time of day!
Discover the exciting events currently on offer at The Donkey Sanctuary.
From just £3 a month, your ongoing support reaches donkeys around the world. It helps to provide food and medicines, pay for vets and builds shelters and hospitals.
Most importantly of all, it can help rescue helpless donkeys from hopeless situations.
Make a difference today.
Find out how we use the money we raise through the kind generosity of our supporters.
Remember your loved one by supporting the cause they cherished.
Leave a lasting legacy. Be forever by their side.
A major gift can make a huge impact on donkeys and their communities.
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Keep up-to-date with all our latest news here in the UK and from projects around the world.
