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kgwoz · 10-01-2008, 04:39 PM

Bon dia,

My husband and I have decided to rent a Toyota Corolla for 3 days while we are in Aruba this time, so we can see some of the sights you can't see on tours. One of the places we definitely want to see is the Donkey Sanctuary. Is a Toyota Corolla going to be fine getting to/from the Donkey Sanctuary? Do we need a Jepp/4x4?

Any other suggestions for places to visit that aren't covered on tours?

Danki,
Karen

*Arubalisa* · 10-01-2008, 08:14 PM

Yes, you can get to the sanctuary by car. A neat place which is not on a tour isLourdes Grotto. Also if you are birdwatchers, the Bird Sanctuary.

Arubagirl90 · 10-06-2008, 08:43 AM

Remember to bring some apples and carrots for the donkeys. They are so cute. We had a great trip here in the Spring and the kids loved it. They were very nice about explaining about the donkeys and showing us some who were separated in areas from some bad injuries.
They have a gift shop and sold t shirts and the profits help to take care of the donkeys.

No problem getting here by car. We did get a little lost on the way but we enjoyed seeing the houses and you can never get too lost in Aruba..

Jill

*Arubalisa* · 10-06-2008, 09:41 AM

If you don't have time to get to the store, I also just read on another forum, that for a donation, the sanctuary will offer you carrots to feed the donkeys.

*Andrea J.* · 10-06-2008, 10:17 AM

the donkey sanctuary is in great need of your $ donations.

bales of hay have gone up tremendiously in the past year.

a bale of hay (has to be imported) now costs about $18+.

each bale is is precut/scored into flakes, and each donkey gets about 2 flakes a day. each bale has i think 8 flakes.

feeding these poor beasts is a very expensive undertaking.

so when you visit, if you can...........make a $ donation, and yes indeed bring apples, carrots and peppermint lifesavers too.

*Arubalisa* · 10-06-2008, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrea J.

and peppermint lifesavers too.

Will they get cavities and have to go visit the vet dentist?

*Andrea J.* · 10-06-2008, 02:41 PM

absolutely, will need to see the dentist and the horse/mule/donkey dentist is called a "floater"

so if you feed peppermint to the beasts, donate a little extra for their dental work

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Originally Posted by Arubalisa

Will they get cavities and have to go visit the vet dentist?

andreea.vaas · 10-07-2008, 05:22 AM

Andrea, i never know that. It's kinda funny if you think: peppermints, who would know that? Do you also have some pictures of the place?

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kgwoz Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3	Rental Car and Donkey Sanctuary Bon dia, My husband and I have decided to rent a Toyota Corolla for 3 days while we are in Aruba this time, so we can see some of the sights you can't see on tours. One of the places we definitely want to see is the Donkey Sanctuary. Is a Toyota Corolla going to be fine getting to/from the Donkey Sanctuary? Do we need a Jepp/4x4? Any other suggestions for places to visit that aren't covered on tours? Danki, Karen Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	Yes, you can get to the sanctuary by car. A neat place which is not on a tour isLourdes Grotto. Also if you are birdwatchers, the Bird Sanctuary. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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Arubagirl90 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baby Beach -just to be lazy and float on my raft and snorkle too Posts: 46	Remember to bring some apples and carrots for the donkeys. They are so cute. We had a great trip here in the Spring and the kids loved it. They were very nice about explaining about the donkeys and showing us some who were separated in areas from some bad injuries. They have a gift shop and sold t shirts and the profits help to take care of the donkeys. No problem getting here by car. We did get a little lost on the way but we enjoyed seeing the houses and you can never get too lost in Aruba.. Jill Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,685 Images: 174	If you don't have time to get to the store, I also just read on another forum, that for a donation, the sanctuary will offer you carrots to feed the donkeys. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,258 Images: 80	the donkey sanctuary is in great need of your $ donations. bales of hay have gone up tremendiously in the past year. a bale of hay (has to be imported) now costs about $18+. each bale is is precut/scored into flakes, and each donkey gets about 2 flakes a day. each bale has i think 8 flakes. feeding these poor beasts is a very expensive undertaking. so when you visit, if you can...........make a $ donation, and yes indeed bring apples, carrots and peppermint lifesavers too. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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andreea.vaas Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 11	Andrea, i never know that. It's kinda funny if you think: peppermints, who would know that? Do you also have some pictures of the place? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Prontohotel - hotel reservations Andreea Vaas "A traveler without observation is a bird without wings"