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Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary - Promoting the welfare and status of donkeys through a culture of caring.

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The Sanctuary

Come visit us at the Sanctuary. Spend time with the donkeys. We are open 10am to 4pm Thursdays to Sundays.

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Our work

Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary provides a permanent refuge for abused, neglected and elderly donkeys. Here they are given the opportunity to live out their lives with respect and dignity, surrounded by their own kind, in a protective and natural environment.

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Visit us @ Eseltjiesrus

We are open Thursdays to Sundays 10am to 4pm. Please report to one of our Visitor Guides on arrival in front of the Visitor Centre. Our Coffee Shop is open.

Support Us

Every donation helps us to improve the facilities, expand our support and rehabilitation of donkeys. Adopt a donkey and become part of the growing number of Donkey Ambassadors

Regular Events

Please check out information around our regular annual events like our Annual Book Fair and St Francis Day

Resources for Teachers

Here you will find CAPS aligned materials for Primary School in English and Afrikaans focussing on Language and Mathematics.

A song for the donkeys at Eseltjiesrus

We are delighted to present the song ‘Donkiehemel’ (Donkey Heaven) composed and performed by our patron David Kramer and gifted to the Sanctuary. This song and music video, with English subtitles, poignantly depicts the plight of working donkeys and the refuge offered by Eseltjiesrus.

You can watch the music video at: https://youtu.be/hlPVLD62YfY

Important notice about your tax certificates

As from 1 March 2023 SARS has changed the information that we are required to put into a section 18A tax certificate.
If you wish to receive tax certificates for future adoptions, renewals or donations please click on the button to download the form and send it to adopt@donkeysanctuary.co.za

Thank you – your help now will expedite the issuing of tax certificates next year.

Support Eseltjiesrus

Every donation helps us to improve the facilities, expand our support and rehabilitation of donkeys elsewhere and work towards a more caring culture in our society.

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About us

What we do at the Sanctuary

First and foremost we provide a permanent home and loving care to destitute, rescued donkeys. Over the years we have cared for numerous donkeys at the Sanctuary and rehomed many others to homes in the Western Cape.

Mission & Vision

Our Vision - Promoting the welfare and status of donkeys through a culture of caring

Our Mission is formulated around achieving our Vision and it can be viewed here.

Our Donkeys

All of our lovely donkeys are available for adoption. Click here to meet our donkeys and who knows, you might just fall in love. You can also let us know should you want to adopt a donkey but do not know which one - we will help you decide.

About Us

Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary provides a permanent refuge for abused, neglected and elderly donkeys.

Tel - +27 (0) 23 625 1593

Fax - +27 (0) 86 614 7777

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Eseltjiesrus Donkey Sanctuary

Visitor Feedback

Amazing little place where Donkeys are loved and well taken care of. Wonderful information and interaction with the donkeys directly. Great place to enjoy some light meals and snacks as well.