Eco edition of Monopoly champions The Donkey Sanctuary’s life-changing work
The Donkey Sanctuary has revealed a new eco-friendly version of the world’s most loved board game: MONOPOLY.
This special collector’s edition, made with zero plastic, celebrates the international animal welfare charity’s vital work to create a better world for donkeys and mules, and for the people who depend on them.
To celebrate the launch this week, Emma Grattan, Retail Manager in the sanctuary’s Gift Shop, created giant MONOPOLY style game pieces, in which enrichment treats were hidden for the donkeys to discover.
On their first introduction, the resident donkeys wasted no time in exploring the new wooden sculptures in their field, eager to unearth what they contained.
Enrichment is very important for the resident donkeys as it provides them with greater opportunities to interact with their environment, make choices and to be more physically and mentally active.
The Donkey Sanctuary Monopoly features exclusive game components, including a custom game board, delightful donkey-shaped metal player pieces and themed Title Deed cards.
As players make their way around the board, they’ll meet familiar faces from the sanctuary and learn how The Donkey Sanctuary helps transform lives across the globe - from providing lifelong care for rescued donkeys in the UK to improving welfare standards worldwide.
Every move tells part of the charity’s story, and through the game cards people will discover the positive actions that help donkeys here in the UK and across the world.
Players advance around the board by contributing to the charity’s mission, such as by helping to rehome a pair of donkeys, assisting research into the effects of plastic pollution on donkeys and livestock in Kenya, and getting donkeys vaccinated.
The game is available on-site and online from the sanctuary’s Gift Shop, and every purchase directly supports the charity’s vital work toward creating a better world for donkeys and mules.
Photo credit: The Donkey Sanctuary.
