Donkey King (2026)★ 9.3/10
- Reality TV
Directed by: Ethan Vincent
Follows Ron King's team at Oscar's Place sanctuary in California as they rescue and care for donkeys. Premiering 1/3/2026, 17 episodes showcase donkey welfare and rehabilitation.
- Original title
- Donkey King
- Storyline
- Donkey King is a 30-minute weekly documentary-style TV series that premiered on Saturday 1/3/2026 on ABC stations nationwide as part of the Weekend Adventure educational/informational programming block. The show is filmed at Oscar's Place Adoption Center and Sanctuary, a 75-acre nonprofit donkey rescue and sanctuary in Mendocino County, CA, and follows founder Ron King, staff and volunteers as they rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home donkeys. In each episode, viewers see the work of King and dozens of staff and volunteers caring for donkeys whose populations face threats worldwide. The series highlights the animals' emotional intelligence and personalities while also educating audiences about donkey behavior, welfare, and the importance of community involvement in animal rescue. Season 1 consists of 17 episodes, each designed to bring uplifting, inspiring stories about donkeys in need and the sanctuary that gives them a new chance at life.
- Rating
- 9.3 / 10 · 22
- Companies
- Monument Major Originals, YouTube
- Release dates
- US January 3, 2026