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LOCAL Thursday 11 January 2024

The Ostrich Farm

around in circles, flapped her wings and
also poked around, before collapsing on
the ground in a heap of feathers, allowing
him to mount her, shaking, winding and spi-
raling his head in all direction!

Mr. Ostrich concluded his unexpected per-

Matividiri – One of the most entertaining va- formance with a loud honking, his eyes roll-
cation activities is a visit to the Ostrich Farm, ing, then got up in a huff to nonchalantly
a popular stopover on most island jeep strut away, leaving his wife and the scrutiny
tours. of our cameras.

Locals and visitors enjoy the guided ostrich It was a surprise reality TV moment, and not
tour at the farm and features a well-stocked usually included in the regular program.
locally crafted and produced Art Boutique. Feeding the Ostriches is however always on
The highlight of the visit is always the fun the program, and they are eternally hungry,
interaction with the resident ostriches and and fun!
emus, including a trip to the incubators and Tours are available daily every half hour
the bird kindergarten, housing baby ostrich- from 10– 3pm. No reservations needed for
es, baby emus, chicken and ducks, and small groups.
even a land turtle!
Matividiri 57, Open daily
It was a National Geographic moment from 10:00 AM till 4:00 PM
when on cue Mr. Ostrich flapped his wings Telephone: 5859630
excitedly and poked around the ground For more information go to the website:
with his bill, triggering Mrs. Ostrich who ran www.arubaostrichfarm.com