Come to Clover Brooke Farm located in Hyde Park NY (not in Pawling NY) to meet some of the most adorable mini donkeys in The Hudson Valley.

A donkey farm is a perfect place to make a lifelong friend, as donkeys live for a long time! Even an hour every few months can be the fresh air you need with one of our miniature Mediterranean companions, and children cannot wait to brush behind their ears and live out a fantastic adventure as they hike through scenic trails and green pastures.

Why You Should Walk a Donkey

Donkey walks can decrease cortisol levels (a stress hormone) and lower blood pressure. Donkey walks can also boost your mood by providing a personal, quiet space for you to think and talk. Our donkeys are excellent listeners with those big ears and are too polite to talk or ‘bray’ back. 

Our donkeys have loads of endurance and are excellent at keeping a steady pace at your side as you trek through our gentle pastures, sheep paddocks and bass pond with a scenic view.

Benefits of Donkey Walking

For adults, talking about anxieties, moods, or your life with one of our donkeys can help increase your confidence and give you an almost therapeutic sense of relief once you get something off your chest or mind.

For children, donkey walks are something unique and special. Our donkey farm combines the beauty of a natural landscape with the familiarity of walking a vast, hoofed, big-eared dog. It can be a great weekend escape for children and gives them a story to tell when they return to school the next day.

It can also be a great lesson in patience. Although our donkey farm has many gentle characters, sometimes a donkey can be stubborn. As a result, it teaches children to be patient and learn about animal behaviors and social situations through observation.

How it Works

Your visit to our donkey farm begins with a brief tour of our farm and an introduction to our smaller friends, namely the goats, sheep, llamas, alpacas and overly friendly barn cats. Afterward, you will stroll through our pastures at a slow and steady donkey pace enjoying amazing sights and sounds of a varied ecosystem of the farm..Finally, you will meet the stars of our donkey walks: the donkeys!

Our noble steeds of adorableness will be delighted to see you. Once you begin your donkey walk, you have an hour to relax, enjoy, and breathe the crisp, fresh air alongside your faithful steed. Before you leave, we can guarantee you will receive a loving remembrance of your new friend, so you can brag to everyone how amazing it was to journey through the pastures with a stalwart steed.

How To Start Your Donkey Walk

Don't hesitate to contact us here if you have any questions about the donkey walk. You must be five years or older. 

Stop searching "donkeys near me" for your next adventure! Only those with tickets can travel with one of our beloved hoof-crowned friends, so make sure you snag one before they are gone!