About Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue is a serene and educational destination that offers guided tours. The institution is professionally run and well-maintained, with friendly and knowledgeable guides who are passionate about their work. Visitors can expect to learn about the rescue's mission and interact with the well-cared-for animals. The tour, which lasts around an hour, provides a unique and enjoyable experience for people of all ages, including families, seniors, and animal lovers. The rescue relies on donations and operates independently, allowing them to prioritize the best interests of the animals. A souvenir shop is also available on site. Visitors are encouraged to make a donation, such as $10 per person, to support the rescue's efforts. With its peaceful atmosphere and educational value, Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to learn about and support animal welfare. The rescue currently has 1,300 animals in their care, and it takes a lot of effort and resources to provide for them, including 23 round bales of hay per day. The staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure the well-being of the friendly and docile animals, making it a worthy cause for donations and support.
We visited on Saturday June 13th, simply out of curiosity. Although I admittedly thought it would be rather boring, the tour was anything but. Grayson did an exemplary job sharing his vast knowledge and answered every question with enthusiasm. I had no idea the donkey world was so vast and varied. It was certainly an interesting and valuable learning experience. The tours are free, but they obviously appreciate donations and/or merchandise purchases (very reasonably priced, BTW). Highly recommend a visit to anyone who's looking for something a bit different in the San Angelo area.
As a side note, one person on our tour was a learning-disabled young man who...read full review
I’ve been following PVDR for a while now on social media and decided to take a tour while I was nearby in San Angelo. I was so impressed with the work and care they put into everything they do for these donkeys. Thank you so much for all you do for these misunderstood and wonderful animals.
The facility was really organized and we'll kept. We learned a lot about donkeys, the kids and adults had fun feeding and petting the donkeys in the nursery. Our tour guide was really knowledgeable and answered all of our questions and put up with all of the Dad jokes we made.