DSC Winter Closure Notice
As the temperatures drop and the seasons change, the DSC will be closed to visitors for the winter months.
We’ve been hosting group tours at the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada since 1995. Groups of all kinds have enjoyed the peace and tranquility of our rural environment while meeting the donkeys .
Join us for a delightful guided tour of the Sanctuary. Have questions? Feel free to give us a call at (519) 240-9412 or email terri@thedonkeysanctuary.ca
We can’t wait to share the beauty of the Sanctuary with you!
*Annual Passholders receive a discount for regular Monday and Friday (9 person) tour bookings.
Please note that 24 hours’ notice is required to cancel your tour.
May through October:
A. Monday and Friday: on our website via Ticket Tailor, 1-9 visitors
10:00 am-12:00 pm; 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
B. Tuesday and Wednesday
$20 per adult, $15 per senior or student (*Minimum charge $180)
For groups of more than 9 visitors exact numbers are required 48 hours in advance.
School Groups:
School groups are welcome Tuesdays and Wednesdays May through October.
Friday mornings are also available in May and June.
A. Friday mornings in May and June are now available for school groups.
B. $15 per child, no charge for 1:6 ratio adult supervision. (1:1 support workers are not included in this ratio). Additional adults $15 (Parent volunteers are not permitted to bring additional children).
For groups of more than 9 visitors exact numbers are required 48 hours in advance.
Cell phone use is discouraged except for photos.
Group Homes and Seniors’ Residences
These groups are welcome Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Charitable Rate $12 per paying visitor, support workers/PSWs are admitted at no charge (minimum charge for this tour is $60)
For groups of more than 9 visitors exact numbers are required 48 hours in advance.
10:00 am-12:00 pm; 1:00 pm-3:00 pm (flexibility with times on request)
*For those with mobility concerns, vehicles are permitted to access all tour locations
Thursday: No Visitors
Payment options for Tours are as follows:
*e-transfer to info@thedonkeysanctuary.ca
*Debit or Credit Cards
* Cash payment, (exact change) the day of your tour.
Tours last approximately 2 hours which includes a half hour in our picnic area.
Anyone! The DSC has had visitors varying in age from pre-school children to senior citizens. We book tours for classes, retirement homes, summer camps, private groups, and many others.
Yes. Visitors are advised that the terrain is rough in certain areas.
We tailor our tours to each group, based on the number and age range of visitors, weather, and any special needs. All guests are given the safety talk and rules. As you are guided around the farm, you will visit some donkeys at the fence/in the barn, and others in their paddock/enclosure, where you can pet and brush them.
Youth tours (and interested adults!) also experience the Nature and Learning Centres. Students are broken into groups of up to 15, and rotate through each of our stations:
1) Donkey Houses
2) Nature
3) Learning Centre
4) Donkey Encounter
The DSC recommends checking the forecast the morning of your visit. Because you will be outside for the duration of your tour, it is important to be prepared. Removable layers, a hat, insect repellant, or sunscreen may be required. Closed-toed footwear is highly emphasized for the barnyard. Be prepared! Ticks are a nuisance during our open season.
Of course! Many of our morning or afternoon tours enjoy our picnic area after or preceding their tour. Out of respect for our property and the environment, please bring Boomerang lunches and take back with you whatever is not consumed. In the barnyard, absolutely no food or drink is allowed, including water bottles. (Ministry of Health)
Due to human traffic flow and the nature of our operations, we cannot guarantee safety for those with food allergies. Please come prepared with the necessary emergency tools for those with allergies (e.g. Epi-pen, etc.)
Located next to our parking lot are a hand-washing station and portable washrooms, including one that is wheelchair accessible.
Certainly! We are not open to the public on tour days, so our overflow parking lot will be vacant. There will be plenty of room for bus drivers to park.
Service dogs are welcome on DSC property, but they must stay on the gravel pathways away from the donkey and mule fence lines.
For private tours, the DSC may be able to open its Long Ears Boutique, time-permitting. If you are interested in doing some shopping, please let us know in advance.
We understand that sometimes plans don’t work out. We require 24 hours notice. Staff members often come in specifically for tours, and there are many other groups waiting for an open time slot.
How wonderful! A donkey sponsorship costs a minimum of $75.00 per year to help cover the costs of their care. Your class can donate this money, and in return, you will receive a picture of and information about your donkey, a sponsorship certificate, and yearly report on the animal’s well-being. Of course, you’ll also be teaching your students compassion, kindness, and generosity, all while helping out our long-eared friends.
We love getting mail! Our address is 6981 Concession 4, Puslinch ON, N0B2J0
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is located at 6981 Conc. 4, Puslinch ON
The Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is a not-for-profit licensed charity. Our mission is to provide a lifelong home to donkeys, mules and hinnies that are unwanted, neglected or abused and we promote the responsible stewardship of all animals through humane education. We envision a world in which the dignity and worth of all creatures are recognized and respected.
As the temperatures drop and the seasons change, the DSC will be closed to visitors for the winter months.
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