The Donkey Sanctuary

A donkey stood in a meadow of wildflowers and grasses, while other donkeys graze behind.

On World Wildlife Day, we're highlighting how improving soil health at our sanctuaries is making a big difference for the donkeys and wildlife who call them home. 🐝

Find out how our team are using diverse planting to create varied habitats, perfect for foraging ➡️ bray.news/3NfXabM

A student knelt down listening to a donkey's heart with a stethoscope.

We recently welcomed students from Bristol Equine Veterinary Society to spend the day at our specialist donkey hospital and Sidmouth sanctuary. 👋⁣
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The visit was an opportunity to help the vets of the future learn more about donkeys and mules, and how they differ from horses ➡️ bray.news/3OZ4YPz

When the Donkey King came to Sidmouth! 👋

We've loved seeing familiar faces on ABC’s Donkey King. Ron and the wonderful Oscar’s Place team - stars of the new docuseries - have visited us here at The Donkey Sanctuary before, and it’s been a joy to share in our mutual passion for donkeys.

A white donkey and a grey donkey stood side-by-side, looking out a barn entrance.

Have you ever wondered what it means when we say donkeys are a 'bonded pair'? 💞

Find out more as we take an in-depth look at these unique donkey friendships ➡️ bray.news/4s2NUXq

Love was in the air at the sanctuary last week, as the herd enjoyed some special Valentine's Day-themed enrichment. 💞

A woman's eye and a donkey's eye side-by-side. A banner reads, 'finalist' with the Smiley Charity Film Awards logo on it.

We're finalists! Thanks to your votes, our 'Stolen Donkeys, Stolen Futures' campaign film has made it to the shortlist for the Smiley Charity Film Awards. 📣

We're up against some incredible charity films - keep your fingers crossed for us and we'll keep you updated!

Shelter 1 Shelter 1 is home to a group of very friendly donkeys and is also where you’ll find adoption donkeys Drizzle, Strawberry and Tornado. Can you spot her among the herd?

Hi Mandi, you can view our webcams via this link. Thank you! www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/webcams/shel...

An illustration of a donkey trotting, with text reading, 'Donkeys have four 'gaits' - walk, trot, canter and gallop'.

Donkeys may be known for their calm, stoic nature but they are far more athletic than you may realise! 🏃

While they often prefer a steady pace of life, donkeys are perfectly capable of picking up speed when the moment calls for it, whether that's during a moment of play or to escape danger.

Ever wondered what a day looks like for the teams who provide expert care for our resident donkeys? 💭

Go behind the scenes with Farm Supervisor Sadhbh Kelleher and our dedicated team at Hannigan's Farm in Ireland 👇

A grey donkey looking over a gate with his nose close to the camera and ears pricked.

Kick-start your Friday with this lovely snap of Ben. 😊

Shelter 1 Shelter 1 is home to a group of very friendly donkeys and is also where you’ll find adoption donkeys Drizzle, Strawberry and Tornado. Can you spot her among the herd?

Hi Mandi, you can access our webcams through this link: www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/webcams/shel...

Alternatively, just head to our website, then hover over our 'Visit us' section and click 'Webcams'. We hope this helps!

A Groom stood inside a barn with a donkey in a deep bed of straw.

It's been a challenging week at our sanctuaries in Devon as Storm Chandra battered the county, but through the wind and rain, our dedicated teams have ensured that every donkey has had the care they need. 🌧️

Find out how our team at Town Barton farm have been weathering the storm ➡️ bray.news/45LjL6f

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Providing donkeys with enrichment is vital all year round, and the cold winter months are no exception! ❄️

Activities like this lick mat enrichment help our herds to keep their brains active, promoting mental wellbeing, no matter the weather.

We've been longlisted for the Smiley Charity Film Awards, for our 'Stolen Donkeys, Stolen Futures' campaign film, and voting closes in four days! 📽️⁣

Help us shine a light on the brutal donkey skin trade. Head to the link to watch the full video and cast your vote ➡️ bray.news/49D5edQ

An illustration of a donkey showing their blind spots. Text reads, ‘donkeys have 340 degree vision, with a small blind spot in front of them. Their eye placements lets them see all four hooves at once.’

It’s Donkey Fact Friday! Did you know that donkeys have near 360 degree vision, which helps them to spot danger before it gets close? 👀

But, with blind spots directly behind and in front of them, they can get startled if approached suddenly from these directions.

A brown and white donkey looking curiously over another donkey’s back

Well, hello Bluesky! Did we hear you were looking for your donkey fix? 👋

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