Zoos & aquariums · South East England
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
In or near Wroxall.
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Chris McAuley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a zoo aquarium located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is a free-entry facility where visitors can interact with over 100 donkeys and ponies. Guests can enjoy guided tours, Q&A sessions, and opportunities to adopt animals, making it a family-friendly destination.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isle Of Wight
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is located in South-East England, postcode PO38. This sanctuary focuses on the care and rehabilitation of donkeys, providing a home for those in need. It serves as both a refuge and an educational facility regarding the welfare of these animals.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6278, -1.2246
- District
- Isle of Wight
- Parish
- Wroxall
- Postcode
- PO38 3AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Phone
- +44 1983 852 693
- Nearest railway station
- Shanklin — 3.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4:30pm
- Official site
- www.iowdonkeysanctuary.org
Sources
- osm: node/6124961769 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary?
- Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO38 3AA), in the parish of Wroxall.
- What is Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary?
- Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO38 3AA.
- Is Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary a protected site?
- Yes — Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is part of the Isle Of Wight National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary?
- The nearest railway station is Shanklin, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO38 3AA.