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Adoption Pepper by Sandra and Marco Bladergroen since June 2017

Sandra and Marco Bladergroen are adopting Pepper for a very long time. Sandra, who was born on Aruba, already became a Friend of the Donkeys in 2016 decided to go for a more permanent support to our organization.

Adoption Floppy by Donette Looper June 2026 - 2027

Donette Looper adopted Floppy. She said she is super sweet and photogenic. I enjoy giving back to the sanctuary sine I have 10 horses and donkeys myself! We saw pictures of them and they look very sweet as well.

Adoption Houdini by Michele Corbo & Rudy Miller June 2026-2027

Michele Corbo & Rudy Miller adopted our shy but sweet Houdini. They wanted to adopt a donkey who has some physical issues. Houdini has a chronic swollen joint at his hind leg which is being treated.

Adoption Fudge by Amber, Acacia and Anisha June 2026 - 2027

Amber, Acacia & Anisha have 4 rescue dogs & 3 lizards. They think we do import work! Hence they adopted Fudge, who greeted them the moment they stepped into the sanctuary. Fudge is one of our cuddly donkeys. Just a sweetheart.

Adoption Mr Bean by Stephanie Olinger June 2026 - 2027

Stepanie Olinger loves to stop by the donkeys every time she is in Aruba. She adopted Mr Bean who is somewhere in the middle of these eating donkeys

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Directions

Take Route 4a from the hotels and follow this road for 14 km, pass all the circles/roundabouts until you see a sign for the French Men’s Pass. Make a left turn onto the French Men’s Pass, then 1st left, 2nd right. On that dirt road you will find the Donkey Sanctuary after about 200 meters.

If you have a GPS device, navigate to these coordinates: N 12°48.974’ W 069°96.642’ This will bring you to the entrance of the Donkey Sanctuary.

Or use Google Maps Directions

Opening hours:

Everyday from 9:00 until 16:00. Closed only on January 1st.

Need transportation to get there?

Taxi Address Service +297 587 9900

Come visit the Donkey Sanctuary Aruba