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    Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire

    850 Reviews
    #5 of 67 things to do in Bonaire
    Features Animals
    Nature & Parks, Outdoor Activities, Zoos & Aquariums
    Closed Now: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
    Lima z/n | Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands, Bonaire
    Open today: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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    “Delightful Donkeys”

    This is a sanctuary created for the wild and or orphaned donkeys on the island. The donkeys are... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Pzamanis
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    Los Angeles, California, United States
    “Fun time at the donkey sanctuary”

    There's really not much to do on Bonaire (except snorkel and dive), so the Donkey Sanctuary... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Maureen S
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    Rainbow City, Alabama United States
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    • Average4%
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    In 1993 Dutch Nationals, Marina Melis and her husband Ed Koopman, established a donkey sanctuary on Bonaire for sick, wounded and orphaned donkeys: Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire. The primary objective of Donkey Sanctuary Bonaire is to offer a sheltered...more
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    Lima z/n | Kralendijk, Caribbean Netherlands, Bonaire
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    Reviewed 2 days ago
    Said situation

    What a said situation for these donkeys. Used to living in the wild, stuck with way too much on a bare piece of land. Fun? For whom?

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank MandyBred
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Delightful Donkeys

    This is a sanctuary created for the wild and or orphaned donkeys on the island. The donkeys are friendly, as is the staff. If you drive in with carrots (you can purchase there), you will have donkeys galore at your car. You may also walk...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Pzamanis
    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Fun time at the donkey sanctuary

    There's really not much to do on Bonaire (except snorkel and dive), so the Donkey Sanctuary provides a much-needed "destination" on dry land. The donkeys all looked very healthy and plenty fat, and it was fun to see the 2-month old baby that had been...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    1  Thank Maureen S
    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Most fun in Bonaire!

    Besides water sports, this is the absolute most fun attraction on Bonaire. The donkeys are great fun to feed as you drive through their park. Tame and gentle to pet and enjoy. Hilarious too. Loved, loved the donkey sanctuary. (Great little gift shop too within...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Brenda348
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Loved!

    We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the sanctuary. The staff members were helpful and informative and we loved being able to interact with the donkeys on our own. Would definitely recommend a visit!!

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank HollyKG1231
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    A Beautiful Visit to the Donkey Sanctuary

    We visited Boniare because we had heard about this incredible sanctuary. We were completely blown away by how much the staff at the sanctuary all cared so much about the donkey's and how they knew each individual and their needs. We have visited many sanctuaries...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank Julia T
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Donkeys

    What a unique experience . Loved interacting with the donkey’s . Bring lots of carrots or you can purchase there. Nice gift shop as well . Definitely would do it again

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Maps669468
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    Highlight of our trip!

    The Donkey Sanctuary in Bonaire is NOT TO BE MISSED! We rented a golf cart for the day (see Bonaire Cruisers!) and traveled ALL OVER the island on our day off the cruise ship. The Donkey Sanctuary ranked as high as lunch next to the...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    1  Thank Christy B
    Reviewed November 4, 2018 via mobile
    Highlight of our cruise!

    Can't say enough about this place! They do amazing work with the donkeys, and it's such a fun and rewarding experience for visitors. We especially liked being able to drive through the grounds in our Bonaire Cruiser golf cart! Make sure to ask about purchasing...More

    Date of experience: November 2018
    Thank Polkaguy
    Reviewed November 1, 2018
    A wonderful way to spend a day in Bonaire!

    Ten days ago I was on a Celebrity cruise and I had ‘googled’ Bonaire and it told me about The Donkey Sanctuary. We took a taxi from the dock, a 15 minute drive with a wonderful driver, who also gave a tour, for $20. (US)...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank Kindree B
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    kevininco
    August 12, 2018|
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    Response from Marion J | Property representative |
    Hello We are open from 10.00am till 17.00pm.And Ti amo beach is nearby. So it is possible, i think
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    April 23, 2018|
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    Response from Marion J | Property representative |
    Thank you for your kind words Michelle and you can always follow us on FB. Kind regards Marion
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    April 6, 2017|
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    Response from Marion J | Property representative |
    hello the entrance is $7.- for adults and $3.50 for children.You can ask Farid the taxi driver to go and drive thru the sanctuary with your group.When are you coming?because when I now it on time,maybe I can arrange... More
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