Mark Meyers has been the Executive Director of the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue for the past two decades, which he co-founded with his wife Amy in December of 2000. Mark’s professional background was originally in the construction field with a license and privately owned companies in both general and electrical contracting in Los Angeles, California. Mark retired from construction in 2005 to concentrate on improving the Plight of the American Donkey. Since his full-time involvement, the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue has grown into the largest equine rescue in the world.

Mark has written several books, including the popular series “Talking With Donkeys” Volume 1-4 (2005-2014) and the series “Today’s Donkey in the New World” including “Donkeys of the Caribbean” and “America’s Wild Burros”. Mark and Peaceful Valley have been featured both nationally and internationally in television, documentaries, podcasts, radio and nearly every major market newspaper. Mark and his faithful companion Bonney were featured in National Geographic. Aside from his rescue duties, Mark travels the country speaking publicly on promoting the welfare of the American Donkey.

Mark is a nationally published, professional wildlife photographer and an award winning documentary filmmaker. His two film titles are “Forgotten: The Plight of the American Donkey” and “Without A Voice: The Eradication of Australia’s Wild Donkeys”. He is currently working on the film “Donkeys of the Caribbean” covering the many issues surrounding the donkeys on the various islands.

On November 05, 2022 the Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, due the the efforts of Mark and Amy Meyers, opened the Donkey History Museum in Mesquite, Nevada. The first of its kind experience showcasing the many contributions of donkeys to our great nation.

Mark was a 2019 CNN Top 10 Hero.

Photography Credits

Outside Magazine
Sidelines Magazine
Pony Pals Magazine
Rural Heritage Calendar
Adventure Sports Journal Magazine
AAA Travel Magazine
Hobby Farms Magazine
Horse Illustrated
Equine Wellness Magazine
2019 Death Valley ‘49er Encampment Keepsake