Celebrate Mother's Day at the IOW Donkey Sanctuary
Mother's Day is Sunday 15 March this year. There’s no better way to show your mum just how special she is than by spending quality time together at the sanctuary, surrounded by our gentle donkeys.
Add delicious food and thoughtful gifts into the mix and you’ve found the perfect way to celebrate the special lady in your life and her special day at the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary.
Treat mum to afternoon tea at the sanctuary
This Mother’s Day, make it a day to remember with a delicious afternoon tea at our welcoming café.
Enjoy a selection of sandwiches, savouries and some special sweet treats baked just for mum. Available Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 March.
Bookings are essential, please call the café to book: 01983 852693, option 2.
Donkey themed gifts
Our sanctuary shop is brimming with charming gifts. Check out our Mother’s Day selection in our online shop.
Adopt a donkey, pony, mule or horse
Why not adopt a donkey, pony, mule or horse? It’s the gift that keeps on giving all year round, and every adoption helps us care for all our animals at the sanctuary.
Find out more about adopting with us.
Unique Hedgerow Gin
Is your mum partial to a tipple?! Why not make her day with a bottle of our delicious Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary Hedgerow Gin? Crafted with botanicals inspired by our own hedgerows - including elderberry, blackberry and rosehip, it’s a real taste of the sanctuary.
Pick up a bottle in our on-site shop or order online direct from Isle of Wight Gin who create the gin just for us.
Gift your mum a wonderful Donkey Experience
If your leading lady loves animals, our Donkey Experience makes for an unforgettable gift. Taking place in small groups of up to two people - it's perfect to enjoy together - you'll spend time spend time with our team, grooming and learning all about our donkeys. Yes there will be picking up poo, but there'll also be plenty of chance for donkey cuddles!
We do also offer a shorter experience for people who may not manage a two hour experience, but would love to be closer to our donkeys. Just use the link below to find out more.
Gift vouchers — the perfect last-minute present
Short on time? Or maybe you'd like to give your mum the chance to choose just what she wants? Our gift vouchers can be used in the café, shop or we sell them for our Donkey Experience and donkey adoptions.
Visit the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary
With free entry and parking, beautiful walking trails, friendly donkeys and a warm welcome, the Isle of Wight Donkey Sanctuary is the ideal place to spend Mother’s Day together.
We’re looking forward to helping you celebrate Mother’s Day 2026!
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