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Zoos & aquariums · South East England

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary

In or near Wroxall.

Free admission♿ Wheelchair: limited👪 Family-friendly4.8 · 5,363 Google reviews

Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary — a zoo aquarium in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

IOW Donkey Sanctuary - geograph.org.uk - 2689866

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6278, -1.2246
Parish
Wroxall
Postcode
PO38 3AA
Parliamentary constituency
Isle of Wight East
Phone
+44 1983 852 693
Nearest railway station
Shanklin3.2 km
Opening
Daily 10am–4:30pm

Sources

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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. The nearest town is Wroxall. 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).
Is Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary free to visit?
Yes, Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is free to enter.
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.