07 April 2020

"We Love Donkeys" is coming to you this Easter!

Every Easter, we host an array of “We Love Donkeys” activities at our five visitor centres across the UK, but despite our centres having to remain closed for now, our donkey residents are determined for you not to miss out!

While you’d normally be able to meet our long-eared residents during their very own meet ‘n’ greet sessions, instead we’re bringing our donkeys online and introducing you to them in the below video.

While you're here, why not get to know our adorable donkey herd at Redwings Mountains in Scotland? Here equine carer Holly introduces you to the lovable bunch!

Young Reds At Home Academy is also adding a few special activities to its line-up, including Donkey Dash, (PDF 757 KB) and Designing a Redwings-themed Easter Egg (PDF 40 KB). There’s also some new colouring sheets featuring our donkey-mascot Wings & friends (PDF 1.1 MB), Wings wearing a raincoat (PDF 479 KB) and Wings in quarantine (PDF 417 KB). For a bit of extra fun, the whole family can find out their donkey names here (PDF 981 KB)!

While completing the activities, keep a record of your progress by filling out our activity record form (PDF 215 KB).

The whole family will also be able to get involved in an Easter Egg Hunt with Mabel & Iris (PDF 464 KB), Denver & Minnie (PDF 921 KB), Esther (PDF 654 KB) and Timothy, Cain & Jemmie (PDF 838 KB), and record their answers here (PDF 183 KB).

Finally, test your knowledge by filling in the gaps on our Donkey Fact Sheet (PDF 978 KB)!

Once finished, download your certificate (PDF 230 KB) and proudly display your new status as 'Donkey Expert'!

To enjoy even more free, stay-at-home activities for oyur family, why not have a go at the Young Reds At Home Academy. Find out more by clicking here.