Donkey Sanctuary

With over 200 animals including donkeys and Shetland ponies, the sanctuary provides an opportunity to get close to the animals

 
 
 
 
 
 
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The route description is my recollection of the journey and, whilst every care has been taken to ensure that it is accurate, it may not necessarily be an exact or complete description of the overall walk. Please use this description together with the relevant map to plan your journey. 

Introduction

The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary was established in 1987 to provide a safe, permanent home for any donkey in distress or otherwise in need of care and attention.  It was originally sited off Forest Road, Newport but due to a demand for a sanctuary for so many animals, the need for more space was paramount.  A farm appeal was started and with the public's generosity and a substantial loan from Lloyds Bank,  Lower Winstone Farm, Wroxall was purchased in 1994.  Public support for the Charities work has enabled the sanctuary to help over 200 donkeys gain a better quality of life and provide a peaceful environment for them to enjoy the rest of their days.

The charity relies entirely on public donations and fund raising, and the most popular way of supporting the sanctuary's work is by joining the 'adopt a donkey scheme'.  For a minimum annual donation of £15.00, you will receive an adoption certificate with a photograph of your chosen donkey and kept informed of all up to date news of the sanctuary with twice yearly news letters and most welcome to visit the sanctuary at opening times throughout the year.

Photographs
 
 

Location Map

 


A farmhouse building at the sanctuary

 


A colourful caravan

 


An original barn with gift shop
 


Information sign outside the shop
 


Looking over a secluded part of the sanctuary towards Mersley Down
 


One of the two barns
 


These goats have all 'mod cons' laid on
 


Used for storing hay as well as providing shelter
 


This one's enclosed
 


With an enclosed exterior 'exercise area'
 


One of the pens; the grey donkey is just 7 months old
 


And in one of the other pens, the donkey on the left is about 50 years old
 


Here's Dillon
Founder member of the sanctuary &, although handicapped, still enjoyed life to the full, until he passed away in October 2006 aged approximately 50 years having spent the past 20 years with the proprietor of the Donkey Sanctuary
 


One of several geese
 


The main pasture
 


And again
 


Several people were taking advantage of the improving weather
 


A popular spot
 


Where appetites have extended to demolishing the hay box
 


Look at the size of those ears
 


Taking things lying down
 


'Fancy seeing you here'
 


These two were pleased to see the visitors and greeted me with a affectionate tug on the arm

 


Patiently waiting
 


And another
 


The feeding area by the main pasture
 


This paddock provides views across to Appuldurcombe Down
 


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Panoramic view of Week Down, Stenbury Down & Appuldurcombe down from the farm house

 
 

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