Care Homes and Residential Visits

Donkey visits for Care Homes and Residentialwe also specialise in miniature Mediterranean donkeys standing at a tiny 32" if room is a problem They have been in hospital wards, lifts, hospice, residential home, even up the stairs. Donkeys are naturally soft, calm, and gentle animals, with great therapeutic value. Interaction with them provides great therapeutic value.

Our donkeys are supervised at all times by experienced staff. Donkeys are not only an attraction to children but, often so to adults who fondly remember donkey rides from their own childhood. Our specialised trained donkeys suitable for all age groups both able-bodied or disabled. Just being around donkeys has a calming effect and would be of benefit to:

  1. children/adult with special needs/disabilites
  2. Challenging behaviour
  3. Brain injuries
  4. Physical difficulties
  5. Cerebral pasly
  6. Anxiety
  7. Autistic spectrum

Donkey Sales Testimonials...

  • Standard Donkeys

    My husband and I recently moved from a city flat to a small holding near Pontypridd. We like animals and wanted to have some to keep the grass down and become part of the family. My husband contacted zoie burton from donkeys of wales. Zoie was quick to respond with some valuable advice and following on from this we purchased two donkeys from her. They have become good friends and part of the family too. I had a few quires along the way regarding looking after the donkeys and their behaviour, where information was not easily accessible on the internet and Zoie was very helpful in offering advice to us. If you are thinking about having a donkey, I would recommend DONKEYS OF WALES.

  • Snowy And Daisy

    I would highly recommend buying from this lady! I had snowy a white gelding for a year and half he is amazing, he was exactly as described and very good to lead excellent temperament, especially good with children. I then purchased daisy most recently and yet again a beautiful jenny, zoie was extremely honest about her , no problems. Daisy has a personality like you wouldn't believe, both my donkeys are beautiful and will be with me forever!! Snowy the gelding is extremely well known and is rather famous in Merthyr Mawr village, with hundreds of people having photos with him [he likes to pose] . He has also featured in the vale life magazine. The donkeys have a regular flow off visitors both adult and children and both are extremely gentle and very loving. If you want a safe beautiful donkey that is exactly as described then this is your lady. - Mel Merthyr Mawr

  • Penny

    Thank you Zoie, Kenza and Penny are together after only five minutes.Thanks for your time advice and Penny is exactly as you said.Gay Kite Project Prickles Langford 

  • Daisy Percey

    Percey is settling in really well,hes had so much attention from all the children and loved it.Hes so lovely and has made lots of new friends already.Thank you for this special donkey, i cant thank you enough.Daisy Del 

  • Pontantwn Carmarthensire

    Absolutely fantastic thank you,you are amazing.Zoie rehomed my donkey in the most perfect home just the sort of home i wanted im so pleased and my mind is at rest.I would highly recommend Zoie if your looking to rehome your donkey/s. Thank you for the updates.Marion X X X 

  • Brittany France

    Thank you so much for these two lovely donkeys (Nancy&Pierre) they are settling well into there home here in rural Brittany.They are both so sweet natured and so gentle, I cannot recommemd zoie from Donkeys Of Wales highly enough.Zoie was was very helpful to share her expertise with us, we could not of asked for a better service. Lucy Blackwell

  • Ffion

    Thank you so much for Ffion, she has settled in beautifully with our other donkey. You couldn't have been more helpful or enthusiastic in your dealings with us. Delivery was simple and your help and advice was invaluable and we will be getting more advise from you in the near future, especially over Ffion's foaling. All round great service. Thanks again - Lynn and Andy

  • Antony Ford

    Just a quick note to say thank you for all your help and support regarding the purchase of our three little baby Donkeys. After there long journey from Wales up to the Midlands region of England they have settled in a treat and becoming proper little celebrities throughout our village. Having their mothers travelling with them on the journey and staying with us here whilst the babies settle in was a wonderful idea. The Mothers are enjoying their holidays and Syd, Summer & Sky (the babies) are becoming right little characters and are growing in to lovely donkeys. I would strongly recommend Donkeys of Wales, lovely caring people offering wonderful help and support. - Antony Ford Rugby, England

  • Radio Wales

    hi Zoie, well done on your interview on Radio Wales this morning, you came over really well and it was so nice to hear you talking so enthusiastically about the donkeys. Sorry I haven't been in touch for quite some time. Teddy is 4. this year - where has the time gone? anyway Teddy has been having lessons from Catrin John Wayne horse trainer (look her up on Facebook) we hope to do some nativity and school visits with him, Catrin can't believe how intelligent he is, he's learning so fast, she's been here to work with him a few times and he will soon be going home with her for some intensive training. take care of yourself - Enid Gwillim from Ystradgynlais

  • Mrs Miles

    Hi Zoie, Just wanted to let you know donkeys are fab! They are real characters, thanks again for all the updates while we waited for our beautiful  babies to arrive with us.

  • Teddy

    After several phone conversations with Zoie I finally met her and her beautiful donkeys, one donkey kept walking up to me and the upshot was that he came home with us the same day. Teddy is a well balanced full of fun little boy and that is all thanks to Zoie and her dedication and well planned breeding programme. Zoie knows each and every one of her donkeys and can tell you the parentage of each one. I have no hesitation in recommending Zoie and Donkeys of Wales to anyone wanting to own a donkey. - Enid Gwillim Ystradgynlais

  • Craig Surrey

    Donkeys are PERFECT settled in a treat My wife and children Love them!! Thank you for all your help and advice very much appreciated .Im sure we will be back for more.Craig Surrey 

  • Miniature Donkeys Portsmouth

    Thanks for all your help Zoie - Bethan and James (our twins) are so happy!Donkeys settled in really well and followed me on a Alpca walk already.I can not thank you enough! Donkeys are lovely really happy with both.Highly recommended! Keith portsmouth

  • Barney

    In September 2011 I was searching for a companion for my jenny. I found the perfect soul mate for her - Barney! He has been amazing in every way. I would highly recommend Zoie to anyone who was hoping to purchase a donkey. Zoie has helped me with any query I had, with both of my donkeys, and I know she is only a phone call away. Thank you very much for all your help! - Gabrielle

  • Acton Mill

    Just a short message to say thank you for yesterday's visit. We were all impressed with your helpful guidance and advice. Your donkeys look amazing, a real credit to the hard work you must put in. Many thanks from - Craig and the Acton Mill team

  • Molly

    Thank you for the safe delivery of molly!
    She has only been with us a couple of days, but she's already won a place in our hearts.
    Molly is a dear soul with a wonderful temperament who has settled immediately due to Zoies expert handing and experience.
    Zoie is fair and very helpful with so m utch great advice to share.
    I would highly recommend the service she gives, Plus her donkeys are beautiful! xxx

  • Plain and simple Stow On The Wold

    Thank you Zoie, for makeing everthing so easy for me and going out of your way to help me.Nothing was to much trouble and i do appreciate it all.The donkeys have taught me to step out of my comfort zone and face my fears and good things do happen,my self esteem has increased.Thank you again Sarah Stow On The wold 

  • Stanley the Second

    I have just purchased my first donkey, a pure bred miniature male called Stanley the Second! He is a credit to Zoie and has a wonderful temperament and my girls absolutely adore him. Zoie did everything she said she would and was 100% in all the advice and help she has and is giving me. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend these charming little donkeys to anyone for a pet, companion or for breeding. And the only place I will buy my next one will be Donkeys of Wales ! Don't bother wasting your time with any other breeders, just go straight to the best! - Jake Vangrove, Northern Ireland.

  • Stella Surrey

    What cool dudes, both travelled so well, calmly walked out the trailer made themselves at home.They were worth the wait and i know they will be characters here on the farm. Thank you for all your advice and help.

     

  • Elaine Day, Celticmoon Hounds

    I cant recommend Zoie and Luke enough to anyone who wants to buy a well bred and beautifully socialised donkey.Our little Hugo joined our two miniature shetlands and is such a lovely addition to our familly.Zoie was so helpful and approachable-although i have always had horses and ponies, I  was clueless about donkeys,Zoie answered all of my questions,even the stupid ones.Zoie is so knowledgeable and freindly,as a dog breeder i know how important  correct rearing is and Hugo is a superb example of a donkey.We couldn"t of wished for better an new familly member .Elay Day. X 

  • Miniature Donkeys to the Cotswolds

    Thank you so much Zoie for our beautiful boys.They are so sweet and gentle and obviously so well cared for before they came to us.We can not wait for a long future together with them.Thank you again Alex The Cotswolds

  • Alice and Coco

    Alice and Coco are lovely donkeys. They came to me well cared for and with super temperaments. Zoie is very knowledgeable on all aspects of donkey care. Highly recommended!

  • Rebecca Palfrey

    Just wanted to let you know boys are settling really well and its only there first day. They have got stuck into both breakfast and dinner. They come to call and follow me everywhere , I think there happy, so all good here. IM A VERY HAPPY LADY Thank You xxx

  • Gordon

    Gordon arrived here in Ireland a few weeks ago and we are delighted with him. Buying him from Zoie was straight forward and transaction went smoothly. What helped a lot along the way was the easy communication with Zoie. Having our questions answered beforehand reassured us that we should take on Gordon and we haven’t regretted it one bit. Gordon is gorgeous happy health boy! Thanks Zoie

  • Little G and Henry

    I love both my boys so much already and have developed such a strong bond with both in a short period of time.They have such unique and cheeky loving characters.I will be forever in Zoies debt for my boys.Right from the start Zoie was so professional and helpful and if i ever find myself wanting to expand my donkey familly I know exactly where to go.I can promise i will stay in contact with Zoie giving her updates etc just like she did for me!! Shelly XXXX 

  • Grace & Mabel

    The girls are gorgeous,so freindly and affectionate.They bray whenever they see or hear us, we cant help but give them cuddles!!! We are over the moon with them, THANK YOU SO MUCH they are just perfect XXX

  • Paul and Rosemary - Costswolds

    Thank you both for a excellent all round service. Donkeys are fabulous, lovely temperament and was kept updated on route with delivery time. Highly recommend.

     

  • Thank You!

    Wow how amazing thank you so much for what you have done for them literally I can't thank you enough. XXX

  • Rach n Pete

    Thank you so much zoie, Socks is  calm and settled and happy! Couldnt be happier.Thank you again, we love her. XXX

  • Val Devon

    Thank you zoie, for all  your patience answering my neverending questions.Gizmo arrived safe and sound and has settled in extremely well.

  • Miniature Donkeys

    Just wanted to say thank you for my lovely miniature donkeys! The after sales you gave me was a great help as ive not owned any before. Both boys are doing very well and have settled in nicely. The training tips you advised me also have been a a great help, with head harnesses etc. Its also reassuring to know that you supply all necessary paperwork passports etc I would recommend you to other people wising to have donkeys. They are so rewarding and wonderful pets to have! We love them - Regards Tina

  • Prince And Rolo

    Two miniature donkeys from zoie at donkeys of Wales Prince and Rolo.They"re AMAZING easy to catch,lead,etc,Zoie has done a really good job with them.Would definitely RECOMMEND Zoie and her donkeys,lots of help and advice. THANK YOU ZOIE XXX Denise Yorkshire 

  • Excellent Service

    Donkeys of Wales have provided us with two characterful miniature donkeys that have excellent temperaments and have obviously been well looked after. We would not hesitate in going back for more, which is a very likely eventually. - Steve

  • Snowy & Daisy

    Morning Zoie, Firstly thanks for delivering Snowy & Daisy, setting off at 4am to get to us early was really nice of you. I would highly recommend you, your husband and Donkeys of Wales to anyone looking for a Donkey. Snowy and Daisy have settled in great, they are loving the fuss, attention and constant grooming they are receiving. Thank You for your honesty and advise given to us when we was choosing as we have 3 small grandchildren and our donkeys needed to be ultra steady, Snowy and Daisy are exactly what you said. Im sure we will be in touch again soon. Keep up the great work - Best Regards, Richard

  • Pippa - Nineveh Ridge Care Farm

    Hi, Elvis, Jack and Jill have settled in really well now, our clients really love them and they are groomed and walked every day. They have lovely temperaments and we've got people who have never got involved with the animals won over by these three :) If you want to see them, they are on our Facebook page: (Nineveh Ridge Care Farm) xx Thank you Zoie xx

  • Coco and Josh

    Coco and josh are great mates! Can’t separate them! Hope you had lovely Christmas. Many Thanks once again XXX

  • Jainne

    What a fantastic website, thank you I grew up with donkeys. It's lovely to see such a caring family run business so uplifting

     

  • Frank and Frankie Cambridge

    Hi,just wanted to say thank you again for makeing my dreams come true.The boys are wonderfull and im so excited for what the future holds for us.Sarah Cambridge 

  • Sharon Cornock

    Think I’m in love he’s so sweet! Settling in nicely. Thank you

  • Wispa and Ruffle

    These two gorgeous donkeys have recently become part of our family. They have lovely temperaments, who are a pleasure to have around. Zoie has given us great support and advice while getting us all settled into family life. They are very friendly clearly showing all the love and care Zoie has given them. I will definitely contact donkeys of wales in the future, when possible more donkey friends are needed. Thank you zoie xxx - Mrs Lucy Edwards - Pontypridd South Wales - September 2016

  • Christmas Fun Day 2015

    A BIG thank you to donkeys of wales for coming to our Christmas fun day (2015) at the national waterfront museum, Swansea. Zoie and the team were a delight to work with on the build up to the event. On the day there beautiful dinky donkeys stole the show! It was a very busy event (over 2,000 visitors) and we were very impressed at how calm and well behaved the donkeys were.

  • Colette

    Returning to Zoie for a second time to add to my donkey collection, she has made my dream come true in owning a Poitou. Colette is the most special, beautiful girl and has settled into the herd with no problems at all. Zoie's friendliness and honesty is second to none. Thank you xx - Shirley

  • 3 Donkeys Devon

    Hi zoie,Wayne,myself and our Girls cannot thank you enough for our 3 gorgeous donkeys.They are worth their weight in gold,you wouldn"t believe what our girls have got out of them already.Thank you for all your help and for going out of your way to help our girls dreams come true.Thanks again The Pearsons Familly, Devon 

  • 2 Donkeys to Scotland

    Many thanks for the two lovely wee donkeys. Both are adorable and have sweet natures. Were sent up to Scotland within a few days and Zoie has been very helpful with any questions. Would recommend x. - Karen

  • Eric & Ernie

    I have always wanted a donkey,so as soon as i was in a position to do so i started my search.When i came across donkeys of wales, from the moment i called Zoie she was so helpful, informative and patient answering all my questions. I  got Eric and Ernie half brothers and they have completed our familly.Four months on Zoie is still at the end of the phone to answer any questions i may have.Thank you so much we love them. Chelsea Gloucestershire 

     

  • Primrose

    Hi Zoie, just to thank you again for Primrose and her subsequent offspring Duggie. What can I say thank you thank you thank you. Duggie has now been weaned and castrated so both he and primrose are back together again. I love Primrose so much and you were right we are growing together and her foal is fantastic. They are very frighteningly clever and have taught them a few tricks but sometimes think they are cleverer than I am. Thank you so much Zoie for Primrose (Cariad)

  • Rocky To Brighton

    Thank you for this amazing donkey,Rocky has his feet under the table already hes a real sweetie everything you said and more.We love this boy already THANK YOU THANK YOU Sue Strother  Brighton X X X

  • Shelly Little Gordon

    Im so grateful to you for letting me have little G.I appreciate how helpful you are and quick you are with your replies.Thank you so much Zoie for this wonerful little boy. X X X

  • Wendy

    Just received tom a beautiful donkey from zoie as a companion fo alfie my other donkey. Thank you zoie for a first class service nothing was to much bother.

  • Woolly Mammals Care Farm

    Absolutely love my donkeys!
    They are winning over my very reluctant husband with there charm and cheeky personalities.
    Everyone who visits the farm adores them and they are perfect therapy for our care farm.
    zoie has  worked with us to find the perfect combination that works for us.
    zoie helped by giving one of the donkeys a holiday at there place , where they put in extra handling and work to make her easier  for us who are inexperienced.
    Thanks for everything and cant wait for our miniature to arrive.
    Donkeys are addictive but so rewarding,they are such friendly loving gentle animals......with cheeky naughty streak to keep me on my toes
    Carla Cortesi

  • Hattonworld Adventure Park Warwick

    Many Thanks to Donkeys Of Wales for our two beautiful jennies.Zoie was always very helpful,always on hand to answer my long list of questions.We now have our little baby as well, I would HIGHLY RECOMMED!!! Thank you again Alice and the Team xxx  

  • Donkeys To Suffolk

    Thank you for Daisy and Lili,they have both settled great.The children love them and im over the moon with them.Thank you Charlie Suffolk

  • Emma

    Hi,Zoie we love the donkeys,they are becoming so very confident.They both love their heads and ears being rubbed and give kisses!! Thank you so much Zoie they are going to be little characters of the familly.XXX Emma 

  • Bertie and Arthur

    Hi Zoie, its haf from betws Y coed. Just to let you know that Bertie and Arthur are settling in brilliantly. Both of them are gorgeous and very friendly, as described . We have all fallen for them big time!!! Their new shelter is ready for them, they went in straight away. thanks again!

  • Isle Of Sky

    I highly recommend Donkeys Of Wales  to anyone looking for donkey/s, zoie is very knowledgeable and it shows.Zoie went out of her way to help my disabled daughter, she love"s her donkeys and they have given our her so much confidence already.THANK YOU Alex