Spot the wildlife along the trail at The Donkey Sanctuary in Sidmouth, Devon to claim a tasty Easter treat.
Spring has sprung (hurrah!) and the sanctuary’s wildlife is waking from its slumber, so follow the Easter Nature Trail around the sanctuary to discover what animals (besides donkeys) you could find living in the various habitats located across our land in Devon and Dorset. Along the way, learn how encouraging biodiversity and maintaining these habitats and natural ecosystems, helps contribute to the health and wellbeing of our donkeys.
Simply find the habitats located around the sanctuary to reveal which animal lives there and use the stickers provided to match the animal with the habitat listed on the trail sheet. Once you have spotted them all, head to The Shed to claim your prizes.
This entertaining Easter activity combines family fun, exercise and brainpower and is just £5 per trail, including an Easter egg on completion and a biodegradable bag of seeds to help you create your own wildflower meadow at home. Good practice, good for the environment, good for you.
Plus with daily talks, scenic walks, engaging exhibits, award-winning gardens and, of course, hundreds of adorable donkeys to meet, there’s so much to explore with your own herd, whatever the weather. Friendly dogs on leads are welcome too!
Donkey enrichment sessions
Learn about the importance of enrichment and how this promotes the health and wellbeing of our donkeys, before making one of the following enrichment activities for the donkeys:
- Fruit and vegetable kebabs
- Sensory boxes.
These will then be shared with the donkeys for you to enjoy watching them play with your creations.
These 30-minute enrichment sessions are being held at our Donkey Assisted Therapy Centre on the following dates:
- Thursday 14 April, 11am
- Tuesday 19 April, 2pm
- Thursday 21 April, 11am.
The sessions are free and no pre-booking is required, although spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.
Take sanctuary in our Taste of the West award-winning restaurant, The Kitchen, and enjoy fresh, local, seasonal produce while soaking in the unparalleled coast and country views. Breakfast, lunch, coffee and cake is served daily, with every penny of profit helping donkeys and mules around the world.
Before heading home, browse our Gift Shop at leisure in the knowledge that every purchase goes towards helping donkeys in need. Packed with unique donkey-design items and souvenirs, you will find something for everyone.
Make the day your own, but above all else, fall in love with our herds of donkeys. From humble beginnings as a UK rescue mission 50 years ago, The Donkey Sanctuary has grown into one of the world’s largest equine welfare charities.
General admission and parking at the sanctuary are FREE (donations welcome). Dogs on leads are welcome.
All proceeds help fund the work of The Donkey Sanctuary Worldwide.
Further information
01395 578222 | [email protected]
