He is probably the best-known donkey on the island, because whenever there is some activity going on, Ban Ban is taking the spotlight. He is also the first donkey of the sanctuary. Born in 1994, he got boiling water thrown all over his back. The children, who did that, thought it was a big joke. Volunteer Ramon took Ban Ban home to take care of; the sanctuary was not there yet. To prevent similar horrible incidents, the volunteers of the sanctuary decided to start a youth club, which has as its goal to teach children respect for animals and to take responsibility for their deeds. Throughout the years many children have learned that they can expect a lot of love and fun from animals in return.