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Wednesday 29 november 2017

Visit the New Aruban Donkey Sanctuary in Bringamosa!

BRINGAMOSA - After almost 20 years at Santa Lucia, it
became high time for the Aruban Donkey Sanctuary to
move to a newer and larger area to house its 130 don-
keys, so last year the new Donkey Sanctuary’s doors at
Bringamosa opened wide for all to enjoy! The new open-
ing hours are from 9am to 4pm, every day of the week.

The move was unavoidable, as the herd had become so
large that it had to be housed at three different locations.
At Bringamosa all the donkeys are together, plus there
are lots of new facilities: six stables for sick or pregnant
donkeys, who may be nursed and taken care of in a safe
environment.

The stables are baby-proof, so that newborn donkeys can
take their first steps there. There is also a donkey aid sta-
tion for veterinary treatments and dentistry; they can be
washed there too, if necessary. A donkey KIA (prison) will
incarcerate the animals that are not 100% to be trusted;
these are often donkeys with traumas following abuse or
an accident.There is also a spacious location for donkey
feed, running water and electricity; especially water is a
first necessity for the donkeys.

For guests there is a cozy visitors’ center where one can
have a cold drink and an ice cream on the covered
porch, buy a souvenir in the shop and make a stop at
the restrooms. All this makes a visit to the Aruban Donkey
Sanctuary worth your while.

It would be very nice if you came by to meet the donkeys
in their new habitat; it could be an educational way of
spending your free time. Enjoy sipping your drink or eating
an ice cream at Bringamosa. Take the road at your left
to Frenchman’s Pass when coming from Santa Cruz and
take a left again as soon as you can. From there you will
find signs how to find our new Donkey Sanctuary. You are
more than welcome from 9am until 4pm. Please come!
For more information, call 593-2933, or visit www.aruban-
donkey.orgq
budgetaruba@setarnet.aw