Summer activities at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
Join The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary for a summer filled with exciting activities from July 27th to August 31st 2024.
Whether you’re a devoted donkey lover or just seeking a fun day out, they have something for everyone, every day of the week.
Daily summer activities
Donkey Experiences:
A favourite activity – a chance for you to get fully immersed at life at the donkey sanctuary for a couple of hours. This really is something special!
You’ll be with a member of their dedicated and expert team for a unique behind-the-scenes experience of the sanctuary. Find out how they care for their animals, take care of a donkey yourself right down to mucking out or picking up poo!
Read a review from May 2024:
“I had a wonderful experience being hands on with feeding, mucking out, grooming and walking the donkeys. Sam was a superb mentor during my time there and I learned so much about the charity and the donkeys themselves. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would highly recommend it.”
The Isle of Wight Donkey Experience is available twice a day all year round at 11am and 1.30pm. Please book at least 72 hours in advance. They take reservations and check with their yard team before confirming your booking. Reserve your place online.
Meet Their Donkeys Tours:
Twice a day, at 11.30am and 1.30pm you can join their free tours to learn about the sanctuary and hear stories about their lovely donkeys and ponies. The tours are always very popular, please book your tour in advance on our website.
Extra summer activities
Pamper a Donkey:
Learn how they care for their donkeys and enjoy the chance to pamper them, cuddle them and get up close! This 50 minute session is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays and 11am and 1.30pm plus an extra session at 2.30pm on a Monday only. Book your session online.
Pamper a Shetland Pony:
Discover how they care for their super Shetland ponies and get hands-on with pampering them, including their lovely long manes and forelocks! Available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1.30pm. Book your session online.
Donkey Grooming Sessions:
A brilliant opportunity to spend 15 minutes giving one of their donkeys a groom; help make them look their best while enjoying plenty of cuddles. Available on Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Book your grooming session online.
Picnic Meadow Storytime:
Relax in their Picnic Meadow this summer and meet Rosie Button and Kangarillapig! They’ll be here for 30 minutes of storytime, singing and dancing every Wednesday from July 31st to August 28th at 11am and 1pm.
Free activity – weather dependent.
Find out more about what’s on and all their activities.
