The Donkey Sanctuary in Bonaire is a fantastic place to spend a few hours and lend your support. About 400 donkeys live at the Bonaire Donkey Sanctuary and they are provided with food, water, and medical care as well as a happy life. Donkeys are not native to the island of Bonaire. They were brought over by the Spaniards in the 17th century to assist with manual labor and farming. With the increase of modern technology, many people abandoned their donkeys and let them roam freely around the island. As Bonaire is such a dry and hot island, many of the donkeys die of hunger or dehydration. Thankfully, the Bonaire Donkey Sanctuary has been able to rescue many of these donkeys and provide them with the chance to have fulfilling and healthy lives.