Experience the joy of a Donkey Encounter
What Happens
NOTE: In 2026 Donkey Encounters are selling out very quickly. It is recommended that you schedule early to secure your spot.
Create memories with your family and/or friends as you spend an hour and a half with Wilbur, Waylon and Oliver at The White Dog Farm.
You will start in the barn with a short safety briefing so that you can be safe as you interact with the donkeys and so that the donkeys can also be safe.
Then you will meet each of our donkeys and learn a bit about them along with some general education about donkeys.
From there you will enter the paddock with the donkeys and sit at eye level with them so you can receive those amazing donkey hugs, pet them, watch their antics. This is where the magic happens.
You may also learn to halter and tie the donkeys and brush them, Weather permitting you can lead them on a supervised walk around out property.
We provide you with treats to feed the donkeys if you like.
Or you can choose to spend your time with the donkeys just sitting quietly with them. Its your time and you can choose how to spend it.
Donkey Encounters are listed on our Eventbrite page and also by appointment. We recommend checking the weather forecast and choosing a day that looks good, then contact us to set up a time. Any time after 11am is workable but we recommend late afternoon for the best time of day and the closer to sunset, the better.
Please wear closed toed shoes. Flip flops are not allowed due to safety concerns.
Please do not bring your dog(s). We love your dogs but our donkeys may not.
Please NOTE** We do not have a public restroom on site. Both the Richwood and Walton exits off of I-75 have gas stations and fast food restaurants where you can find public restrooms.
Cost: $30/person for 1.5 hours
An Add-On Option
An add-on option is to add photos to capture your experience.
Capture those unforgettable memories with a photos. While you are still welcome to take selfies with your phone while visiting, why not free up your hands to enjoy the donkeys while Amber, the owner of The White Dog Farm will catch candid photos, edit them, and deliver them to you via email within a week of your visit.
See some of her photos in our photo gallery on our home page.
Cost: $20 for your group
The BEST Time to visit is at SUNSET!
Watch the sunset over the pond while spending time with our donkeys. As the day winds down the farm becomes a peaceful place to relax, connect, and make memories.
You will start in the softly lit barn with a short safety briefing so that you can be safe as you interact with the donkeys and so that the donkeys can also be safe. Then you will meet each of our donkeys and learn a bit about them along with some general education about donkeys.
From there you will enter the paddock with the donkeys and sit at eye level with them so you can receive those amazing donkey hugs, pet them, watch their antics. This is where the magic happens.
You can pet and snuggle the donkeys, brush them, watch their antics, and feed treats (that we provide) while taking in the relaxing close of a day at the farm.
Please wear closed toed shoes. Flip flops are not allowed due to safety concerns.
Please do not bring your dog(s). We love your dogs but our donkeys may not.
Please note that we do not have a public restroom. Both the Richwood Rd. exit and the Walton Verona exit off of I-75 have fast food and gas stations.
