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Cripple Creek Donkeys - Two Mile High Club The Cripple Creek Donkeys free roam the city proper from Memorial Day through mid October. Please only feed donkeys approved biscuits Why?

The Cripple Creek Donkeys have been taken care of by the Two Mile High Club since 1931. Funny name for the Club, right?? Well back in the day, we were called Miles High Club. It's because Cripple Creek sits at an elevation that is right at two miles above sea level. The Cripple Creek Donkeys free roam the city proper from Memorial Day through mid-October. In the fall and winter, we put them into t

heir winter pasture where they get food, shelter & protection from the elements. This winter pasture is graciously donated by the City of Cripple Creek. You are welcome to visit them at the pasture, which is located at 510 CR 89, Cripple Creek CO. PLEASE ONLY FEED DONKEYS APPROVED DONKEY BISCUITS. Under the direction of the herds veterinarian, please DO NOT feed the donkeys apples, carrots, bananas or anything other than approved biscuits. While these may sound like healthy options, they are high in sugar and just like the rest of us as we age, we need to keep our sugar intake in check. Donkeys will eat anything, but we encourage you NEVER to give them any processed food and or packaged junk food. They cannot digest many foods like humans do and even though they may like junk food, it can make them very sick. The Two Mile High Club is 100% donation and grant funded. We provide care, food and shelter with support from members, visitors, and sponsors. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) club. ALL donations go directly to their care. The club is run by all local volunteers. You can donate and learn more at cripplecreekdonkeys.com. Our website provides you with the history of the donkeys, our annual events, and pictures of our current herd and their names. If you are interested in volunteering with our nonprofit, please e-mail us at [email protected]. Thank you for visiting the Cripple Creek Donkeys!!

Check out this great article about the Two Mile High Club and the historic Cripple Creek Donkeys! Great job 👏🏻 ...
24/04/2025

Check out this great article about the Two Mile High Club and the historic Cripple Creek Donkeys!
Great job 👏🏻

The historic town of Cripple Creek, Colorado is primarily known for gambling and a long, colorful history that, believe it or not, features donkeys quite prominently.

This Saturday, April 26th, join the vibrant community at Cripple Creek Mountain Estates Spring Craft Fair, happening fro...
24/04/2025

This Saturday, April 26th, join the vibrant community at Cripple Creek Mountain Estates Spring Craft Fair, happening from 10 am to 4 pm. Plus, be sure to stop by the Cripple Creek Donkeys - Two Mile High Club table, where you can learn about volunteer opportunities, membership, and support a great cause by shopping their merchandise.




***UPDATE ***We have commitments for Emma Lou and Tiffany!! Cue the confetti! This is the most wonderful news! Coco, Fla...
22/04/2025

***UPDATE ***

We have commitments for Emma Lou and Tiffany!! Cue the confetti!
This is the most wonderful news! Coco, Flash and Cassie are still looking for their champions!

We will be announcing the full list of sponsors soon!

Shout out to all of our amazing donkey sponsors!

Pearl - Double Eagle Hotel and Casino
Salsa - Century Casino Cripple Creek
Hershey - Triple Crown Casinos;The Brass Ass, Midnight Rose, McGills
Deckers: Chamonix Casino Hotel / Bronco Billy's Casino
Matilda - Golden Nugget Cripple Creek
Georganna - Cripple Creek & Victor Narrow Gauge Railroad
Tarzan - Shawnna and Dan Harmon
Calypso - Debbie and Buz Porter
Wendi - The Butte Theater

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our valued sponsors for their unwavering support, which greatly enhances our efforts for the well-being of the Cripple Creek Donkeys - Two Mile High Club. These noble animals embody Cripple Creek's mining heritage and the legacy of the Pikes Peak Region, acting as "Ambassadors" of our community. Your generosity helps us preserve their important historical significance!

Did you know we offer patron, business and corporate donkey sponsorships?
The average cost of caring for a single donkey is $3,000 annually. As a nonprofit organization dedicated to the welfare of these incredible animals, we rely on the generosity of donors, sponsors and grants to provide them with the care, attention and shelter they need.

Donkeys currently needing sponsors are:
Coco
Flash
Cassie

If you are interested in sponsoring one of our donkeys, please email us [email protected]

Hopping your Easter 🐣 is egg-stra special!
20/04/2025

Hopping your Easter 🐣 is egg-stra special!

Hopping your Easter is egg-stra special 🐰🐣🩷
20/04/2025

Hopping your Easter is egg-stra special 🐰🐣🩷

Best Of Teller, Voting Now Open!!We are thrilled to announce voting is now open for the Pikes Peak Courier "Best of Tell...
14/04/2025

Best Of Teller, Voting Now Open!!

We are thrilled to announce voting is now open for the Pikes Peak Courier "Best of Teller 2025". Donkey Derby Days has been nominated for best "Festival / Special Event". Please help us take home the gold this year and cast your vote now!

Follow the link and click on the Arts, Entertainment and Recreation category to vote for Donkey Derby Days as the BEST FESTIVAL / SPECIAL EVENT. Then go to the Everyday Life Category and vote for the Two Mile High Club as the BEST NONPROFIT in Teller County. We have been a nonprofit and a cornerstone in the community for 94 years, one of the oldest nonprofits in the state, so please add us to the nominations and vote!

Check it out now!

12/04/2025
Join us tomorrow for our spring Biscuit Bagging Extravaganza!
12/04/2025

Join us tomorrow for our spring Biscuit Bagging Extravaganza!

Just a reminder that the Spring Biscuit Bagging Extravaganza has been postponed to next Saturday, April 12 at 11:00 am.
Thank you to all of our dedicated volunteers who make the time to help care for the beloved Cripple Creek Donkeys! We are TEAM DONKEYS!!

On this National Pet Day, we humans celebrate our loyal pet companions. I’m pretty sure the Cripple Creek Donkeys think ...
11/04/2025

On this National Pet Day, we humans celebrate our loyal pet companions. I’m pretty sure the Cripple Creek Donkeys think their caretakers are their loyal pets, who exist solely to cater to their every whim and provide endless entertainment!
Post pictures of your loyal pet companions in the comments!

Our volunteers rock!! Thank you to Tracy, Tina, Joe, Donkey Dale and Pat for your dedication to the herd!
10/04/2025

Our volunteers rock!!
Thank you to Tracy, Tina, Joe, Donkey Dale and Pat for your dedication to the herd!

10/04/2025

We are deeply grateful for our dedicated volunteers. Thank you to Joe for coming out today and playing music for the herd. Tarzan was totally grooving to your tunes!

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What’s the Deal with the Donkeys?

The Two Mile Club is the oldest non-profit in the State of Colorado. The club donates their time to the care and feeding of our wild donkey herd. Some of the donkeys are believed to be descendants of the donkeys used in the mines during the great gold rush of Cripple Creek. The club relies entirely on donations to support the care and feeding of the herd. Being that veterinary care can be quite expensive, any and all donations are greatly appreciated. The club holds two large fundraising events every year. One is Donkey Derby days which was started in 1931. The other is our Fall Aspen Tour done in late September every year. Memberships are available through this page and by contacting us through our email. As of August 2019, there are 17 donkeys in the herd, ranging in age from Deckers, a precocious 2 years old, to Jenny, a placid 39 year old.

Be sure to stop by the winter pasture on CR 89 just outside the southwest end of town to see Jenny or catch the herd wandering the streets in search of their next snack. The donkeys will eat anything, but please limit the treats to approved biscuits (available at local shops and attractions), carrots, apples, and celery. Help us keep the herd happy and healthy!