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Adoption Maud by Maud Schenkels February 2023 - 2024

Monique Tromp & Ad Keijzer adopted donkey Maud for their daughter Maud Schenkels. Maud is with us since the first day back in 1997. She is an elderly lady now and lives in the pen with the other old donkeys. They get special soaked food, most of them do not have good teeth anymore.

Adoption Cowboy by Nan Ward since February 2007

Nan Ward makes our dreams come through. Every year she adopts Cowboy but also adds a very generous donation to it as well. It is always nice chatting while she is here and we always have to search for Cowboy for his yearly picture. We searched for him everywhere. However he was just standing next to the visitors center. He must have known he was needed for a photo shoot.

Nan Ward, from Pennsylvania, has been visiting the Sanctuary many times.

In 2007 she adopted Cowboy, the donkey who had an air filter around his leg. Nan loves Cowboy a lot and continues her adoption every year.

Adoption Kromoor by Conrad Cooke February 2022 - 2024

Conrad Cooke and his wife adopted Kromoor, one of our elderly but very popular donkeys. Easy to recognize. Their comment on the adoption: A great organization which we like to support.

Adoption Negrita by Kelli & Don Foster February 2023-2024

Kelli and Don Foster adopted Thistle & Kamino before, instead of renewing that adoption they opted to adopt Negrita instead. Negrita was born May 29,2005 at the sanctuary. We always think of her as a young donkey, come to think of it, not so anymore. She is in the prime of her life!

Adoption Annie by Kathryn Wilkin January 2023 - 2024

Kathryn Wilkin did a lot when she was on Aruba, however the highlight of her visit was the Donkey Sanctuary. That is so sweet! She decided to adopt Annie, the mare that lost her baby while in labor many years ago. Annie is doing great and is best friends with Woody and Truffles.

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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

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