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Children and donkeys


We like to let the children of Aruba meet the donkeys. To teach children that donkeys are funny, nice, stubborn and playful animals, we organize tours for schools.


First we want you to come 9.15 am so we have time to lock up all the donkeys.


We want to keep them locked up while the children help out with feeding, cleaning of their habitat, just to be safe. Later the children are allowed to brush/groom the donkeys. When we are finished doing our choirs there is some time to drink and eat something. We do have a little cantina were we sell sodas, candy and ice cream,  but the children can also bring their own breakfast/lunch.
 

In the mean time we tell about the donkeys:

What their diet looks like- What they look like compared to a horse - how they came to Aruba - about babies etc.

 

5th grade of Cacique Macuarima school helps to clean up......

Afterwards if the children are not affraid they can walk with the donkeys.

The donkeys like to be patted very much.

This tour is about 90 minutes.

 

Donkeys love carrots and apples, so please bring them to feed them.

Are you interested and do you want to pay us a visit, with groups not bigger than 50 kids (preferable 25), contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or give Desiree Eldering a call at 5841063 or 5932933.

Entrance is free, but any donation is very welcome

 

 

 

Thanks to our sponsors!
Map to the sanctuary

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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