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Friday 14 August 2015

Welcome to the Aruba Ostrich Farm: An Activity You Can’t Miss!

MATIVIDIRI - When you think the not-so-shy creatures.
of Aruba, you probably Just watch out! Ostriches
think sea, sun and beach. are ALWAYS hungry,
But Aruba has more to of- and if you have food in your
fer than that, there’re dif- hands, you may quickly
ferent sort of activities you find yourself surrounded by
can do. A must see when a herd of curious critters.
you are at Aruba, is the Our guides are well-
Aruba Ostrich Farm. equipped to answer your
Although Africa is the na- questions about ostriches
tive land of the ostrich, this and emus throughout the
intriguing bird finds a per- tour. We hope you take
fect home in Aruba’s rug- the opportunity to learn
ged landscape. more about these fascinat-
The Aruba Ostrich Farm ing creatures.
welcomes you to come Before or after the tour,
and meet its 80-count flock
of the largest living species we welcome guests to pe- goods from South Africa. memorable and unique It’s one of the things you
in the world.
Visitors are encouraged to ruse our African Art Shop, The Aruba Ostrich Farm is experience for all of our have to do when you are
partake in a guided tour of
the farm, inhabited by both chock-full of authentic dedicated to providing a guests. at Aruba.q
ostriches and their flightless
Australian relatives, emus.
The tour provides the op-
portunity to learn about
the natural behavior and
survival instincts of these
amazing creatures through
detailed information as
well as personal encoun-
ters with the birds.
A knowledgeable guide
will introduce the adult
emus and ostriches. You
will learn about the os-
trich’s amazing speed
as well as other defense
mechanisms it uses against
predators. Mating, rearing,
and feeding habits will
both surprise and amuse
you. You will even have the
opportunity to hand-feed