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LOCAL Tuesday 8 November 2022

The Ostrich Farm

Matividiri – One of the most entertaining vacation ac-
tivities is a visit to the Ostrich Farm, a popular stopover
on most island jeep tours.

Locals and visitors enjoy the guided ostrich tour at
the farm and features a well-stocked locally crafted
and produced Art Boutique. The highlight of the visit
is always the fun interaction with the resident ostriches
and emus, including a trip to the incubators and the
bird kindergarten, housing baby ostriches, baby emus,
chicken and ducks, and even a land turtle!
It was a National Geographic moment when on cue
Mr. Ostrich flapped his wings excitedly and poked
around the ground with his bill, triggering Mrs. Ostrich

who ran around in cir-
cles, 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 spiraling his
head in all direction!
Mr. Ostrich concluded
his unexpected per-
formance with a loud
honking, his eyes rolling,
then got up in a huff to
nonchalantly strut away,
leaving his wife and the
scrutiny of our cameras.
It was a surprise reality TV
moment, and not usual-
ly included in the regular
program. Feeding the
Ostriches is however al-
ways on the program,
and they are eternally
hungry, and fun!

Tours are available daily
every half hour from 10–
3pm. No reservations
needed for small groups.

Matividiri 57, Open daily
from 10:00 AM till 4:00 PM
Telephone: 5859630
For more information go
to the website: www.
arubaostrichfarm.comq