The Donkey Sanctuary – Vets in Mallow
Clinic Overview
The Donkey Sanctuary is a donkey-and-mule welfare organisation (not a general small-animal veterinary clinic) focused on sanctuary care, rehoming, and practical support for owners. The website positions it as a specialist authority on donkey welfare and knowledge-sharing. Recent reviews focus more on the visitor experience than clinical care, with repeated mentions of clearly marked walking routes/trails, staff who explain what they’re doing, and a dog-friendly policy during visits. Practical specifics mentioned include free entry and an “adopt a donkey” option (€25 for one year).
Services
- •Sanctuary care for donkeys and mules (ongoing welfare-focused care).
- •Rehoming donkeys (supporting donkeys into new homes).
- •Support, advice, and guidance for donkey and mule owners (welfare-focused help as stated on the website).
- •Visitor-related features mentioned in reviews: multiple marked walking paths/trails, opportunities to see and greet/pet donkeys, a gift shop with small snacks, and picnic areas.
- •Dog-friendly visiting policy is specifically noted by a reviewer.
Pricing
- •Free entry (mentioned in a recent review).
- •Adopt a donkey: €25 for one year (mentioned in a recent review).
People
- •Staff are described as friendly, welcoming, and informative, with visitors noting they learned a lot during their time there.
- •One reviewer specifically appreciated the dog-friendly policy, suggesting staff/management accommodate visitors bringing dogs (as stated by the reviewer).
Reviews
4.8 stars from 1,257 reviews. “”
- •Visitors repeatedly describe it as a good educational outing, including for children, with “a lot to learn.”
- •Frequent mentions of walking routes/trails and spending time outdoors while seeing the donkeys.
- •Donkeys are described as safe, relaxed, playful, and approachable for a gentle greet/pet.
- •Staff helpfulness comes up often (friendly, welcoming, informative).
- •Practical visitor notes include free entry, a small gift shop/snacks, picnic area, and the €25/year adoption option.
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Reviews for The Donkey Sanctuary
Note: Showing the 5 most recent Google reviews out of 1257 we track in total. Recent reviews may not be representative of overall sentiment.
sam hall
in the last week
Loved it...gorgeous donkeys..chilly though 😍 well worth the visit xx
Don Deane
in the last week
Really nice place to take children for a few hours. There is a lot to learn and children get a real experience. There are also some lovely walks.
Sonia Rogantoni
in the last week
Beautiful lovely Place where many donkeys are safe. All the Donkeys were happy and joyfull, they we're playing and relaxing.. lovely people as well, working there.. Nice!
Jake
a week ago
Monika
2 weeks ago
Amazing place, great Donkeys :)
Frances Donnelly
a month ago
A lovely place to go for walks and trails laid out plus see and greet the curious donkies. Adopt one for €25 for a year. Free entry
Matilda O’Connor
a month ago
such an amazing and beautiful place. plenty of lovely walks to do, as well as a giftshop with some smalls snacks available aswell. All the staff is so kind and you can feel the love they have for these animals.
Cath R
a month ago
Beautiful location and the staff was very friendly and informative. We appreciate the dog friendly policies. They do wonderful work here caring for these sweet donkeys, lots of TLC. We enjoyed our visit and happy to be able to support a worthy cause!
Aimin Nimia
2 months ago
Incredible day out, we travelled 3 hours to get here and we would do it again, friendly and welcoming staff. Well worth the day trip
Swea Ann Hagenhoff (Swanhaho)
3 months ago
This place is absolutely lovely! There are three different paths that take you around the Sanctuary, each offering views of the beautiful creatures (and they are up for a little pet) and stunning scenery. There's a small gift shop on the premises, as well as a picnic area. I will definitely return to visit my little adoptee! 🤗
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