05/20/2026
Hello everyone! We have exciting news. We set up a unique summer safari event for you this year! We will have the 501(c)(3) rescue donkeys here to help raise money to save and support donkeys in need.
Follow the "Donkey Safari" page below for more details on times, dates, special events and closures. Our Grand Opening is this Saturday May 23rd Noon-5PM.
Same location as The Christmas Forest. 934 Us Route 1 Perry, ME 04667
As always, we are cash only at the gate (no booking required) but we do have tickets available through Eventbrite for our Canadian friends and credit card users.
This year we have a welcome building with a gift shop to purchase your tickets in. You may visit the gift shop freely anytime we are open without doing the trail. We have also expanded the parking for a few cars to pull in.
Tickets are $10 for the donkey safari and each ticket supports a donkey's nutritional needs for the day. (2 and under are free).
This is a Donkey Safari learning trail with live donkeys and other friends. An opportunity to meet some of the world's most Critically Endangered equine, miniature donkeys, and more!
The animals are all rescues so please proceed with quiet calm throughout the animal trails. Many have been abused in their past so best behavior is needed from our kiddos. Children must be supervised at all times. There is a Large Bouncy House up Meerkat Mountain away from the animals for the kids to have some fun as a reward for good behavior.
The trail is mapped out as an educational journey about donkeys and safari friends for both children and adults to enjoy!
Children will receive a Brave Explorer prize in the gift shop at the end for completing the learning trail. They must first conquer the Crocodile Crossing, Python Plains, and find the Mystery Beast.
Lots of amazing photo ops!! The forest is absolutely beautiful in spring, summer and fall.
We wanted to make this a lot of fun for the community, while also supporting a great cause for the donkeys.
We will have cold water bottles available for purchase in the gift shop that you may take with you on the trail but No food is allowed. If you're hungry after all this family fun adventuring, visit our friends next door at the Polar Treat!
A great Maine summah adventure awaits you!
https://www.facebook.com/DonkeySafariMaine