1 / 6
Location
Visitor tip
Visit on Sundays for scheduled activities: 10am guided walk to Bol Park with volunteer handlers, and 5pm feeding time at the pasture gate (4pm during Fall/Winter). Weekdays have unscheduled walks but no organized activities.
Visitor tip
Bring your family to watch children meet the donkeys for the first time—reviews highlight this as a particularly memorable experience. The three donkeys (Perry, April, and Buddy) are calm and good with kids, though Perry is nervous around dogs.
Visitor tip
Engage with volunteer handlers during your visit to learn about each donkey's history, behaviors, and characteristics. They provide a wealth of educational information that enhances the experience beyond just feeding and observation.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Petting Farm/Animal Sanctuary
- Location
- Barron Park, Palo Alto
- Cost
- Free (donations supported)
What visitors say
It's a wonderful area with plenty of nature, quiet surroundings, and excellent safety.
We had a great time with the 3 donkeys. On Sundays there are planned activities, 10am walk to Bol Park and 4pm feeding in winter (5pm summer). Our dog likes horses and got along well with his new BFF, April, and Buddy. Perry is nervous…
Lots of fun feeding them, and learning about them. Watching little children meet the donkeys was also lovely. The donkey caretakers were wonderful in adding information about the donkeys!
From 163 Google reviews Read all reviews
Did You Know?
- Barron Park Donkeys operates as a free-to-visit community attraction supported by volunteer handlers and donations, featuring structured Sunday programming including guided walks to Cornelis Bol Park (10-11am) and organized feeding times (5pm summer, 4pm winter)
- The attraction features individual named donkeys with distinct personalities—April, Buddy, and Perry—each with different behavioral traits (Perry is noted as nervous around dogs while others are calm and good with children)
- Sunday walks operate rain or shine, integrating the donkeys into the broader Palo Alto community park system by taking them to Cornelis Bol Park where they interact with visitors and attract crowds at playground areas
Other Zoos in Palo Alto
More Family Fun Nearby
Other venues within driving distance:
Own this venue? Stand out from the competition.
Zoos listings that are Featured get seen first by thousands of families every month.
- Priority placement in search
- Photo gallery showcase
- Insider tips from visitors
- Highlighted in dedicated featured section