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The Ostrich Farm

Matividiri – One of the most and emus, including a trip poked around, before col-
entertaining vacation ac- to the incubators and the lapsing on the ground in a
tivities is a visit to the Os- bird kindergarten, housing heap of feathers, allowing
trich Farm, a popular stop- baby ostriches, baby emus, him to mount her, shaking,
over on most island jeep chicken and ducks, and winding and spiraling his
tours. even a land turtle! head in all direction!

Locals and visitors enjoy the It was a National Geo- Mr. Ostrich concluded his
guided ostrich tour at the graphic moment when on unexpected performance
farm and features a well- cue Mr. Ostrich flapped his with a loud honking, his
stocked locally crafted and wings excitedly and poked eyes rolling, then got up in
produced Art Boutique. around the ground with his a huff to nonchalantly strut
The highlight of the visit is bill, triggering Mrs. Ostrich away, leaving his wife and
always the fun interaction who ran around in circles, the scrutiny of our cameras.
with the resident ostriches flapped her wings and also

It was a surprise reality TV No reservations needed for
moment, and not usually small groups.
included in the regular pro-
gram. Feeding the Ostrich- Matividiri 57, Open daily
es is however always on from 10:00 AM till 4:00 PM
the program, and they are Telephone: 5859630
eternally hungry, and fun! For more information go
to the website: www.aru-
Tours are available daily ev- baostrichfarm.com
ery half hour from 10– 3pm.