No, we are not a sanctuary. If you are in need of assistance with your own donkeys or someone else's regarding welfare or rehoming please contact the Donegal Donkey Sanctuary, Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary or The Donkey Sanctuary Belfast for guidance. I am happy to advise on the care of donkeys and help support other owners but, we are not equipped to deal with rehabilitation and abandoned animals.

In short, no, we are not. We are a small family run business, with the goal of supporting our own donkeys and providing a living for myself, Robert. We cannot accept donations but, if you wish to help support us please book in to visit or contact us and allow us to offer something in return for your contribution.

At present we do not take on volunteers, although we will take on short term placement for work experience, veterinary students and rarely long term placement for animal management courses. If the looking for placement get in touch with information on your course and dates required.

We do not breed our donkeys to sell although we can perhaps put you in contact with someone who may be selling. If so let us know what sex, age and the purpose of the donkey you require (pet, companion, driving, riding, therapy etc.).

Yes! The farm is managed by myself, Robert, therefore I need to be there to welcome you and run the experience. This also allows the donkeys adequate breaks between bookings. Further, the donkeys can be out visiting care homes or other events and may not be available to visit. Save yourself disappointment and book through the website, I will not be able to let you in to meet the donkeys if you arrive unannounced. Click "Experiences" you will find different activities for all ages and abilities, search for an available date and time and we will welcome you soon!

Solid shoes, preferably boots to prevent sore toes if they get trodden on. Be sure not to wear clothes that you will mind getting dusty or hairy. Waterproofs are a good idea especially if going on a trek and finally, no sandals or flip-flops!

Your best method is by car, head to Ballynahinch, following signs to Dromore, take a right onto Riverside Road 0.5 mile after the roundabout, then first left onto Chestnut Road, we are the first farm on the left. We have ample parking for cars, vans and coaches -under 35ft can comfortably pull into the gateway, larger may need to park on the road, we have a large field entrance just past the yard on the left. We are only 1.5 mile from Ballynahinch town centre. You can get a bus to the town, number 18 & 20 run every 30 minutes between Belfast and Newcastle. Check Translink website for timetables. You can walk from the town, follow the signs to Dromore, take a right on Riverside Road, then left onto Chestnut Road (our road). This may take 45 minutes. If returning home by taxi we strongly recommend pre-booking to ensure they arrive in time, local taxi firms include JB Brown, Borough Taxis and Shimna Taxis. Alternative larger firms include FonaCab and Value Cabs, these will need plenty of notice as they are based in Belfast.

A water bottle is a good idea if going on a Donkey Trek. If you bring any snacks, be sure to dispose of your rubbish carefully, we have bins available and do not feed the donkeys your food. Litter poses a risk to life for farm animals and wildlife.

You will be working with animals, animals do not think like us and we need to be empathetic of that. Listen to our staff as they will guide you on the safest way to interact with the animals. If coming on a trek, be mindful of other road users as we are on public routes, be courteous to horse riders, farmers and the people who live here. They are kind enough to share their rural home with you, show respect when you can.

Certainly! When booking let us know of any accessibility needs you require and we will do our utmost to help where we can, some activities may not be suitable and we are based on an old farm therefore sometimes we cannot guarantee the same experience as everyone else. If you're not sure about booking, send us an email with your query, we would be delighted to provide more information.

-Car & Coach Parking -Sink for Handwashing -Unisex Toilet (short walk from barn)