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The Ostrich Farm

Matividiri – One of the most entertaining It was a surprise reality TV moment, and not usually
vacation activities is a visit to the Ostrich included in the regular program. Feeding the Ostriches
Farm, a popular stopover on most island is however always on the program, and they are
jeep tours. eternally hungry, and fun!

Locals and visitors enjoy the guided Tours are available daily
ostrich tour at the farm and features every half hour from 10–
a well-stocked locally crafted and 3pm. No reservations
produced Art Boutique. The highlight needed for small groups.
of the visit is always the fun interaction
with the resident ostriches and emus, Matividiri 57, Open daily
including a trip to the incubators and from 10:00 AM till 4:00 PM
the bird kindergarten, housing baby Telephone: 5859630
ostriches, baby emus, chicken and For more information
ducks, and even a land turtle! go to the website:
www.arubaostrichfarm.comq

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal

It was a National Geographic moment visitors at Eagle Aruba Beach Resort
when on cue Mr. Ostrich flapped his
wings excitedly and poked around the
ground with his bill, triggering Mrs. Ostrich
who ran 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 spiraling his head
in all direction!

Mr. Ostrich concluded his unexpected
performance with a loud honking, his The Aruba Tourism Author- ing for 30 years).
eyes rolling, then got up in a huff to ity recently recognized
nonchalantly strut away, leaving his wife the Goodwill Ambassa- Ms. Olga Ruiz represent-
and the scrutiny of our cameras. dors of Aruba. Present- ing the Aruba Tourism
ing the Ambassador with Authority, and members
the Goodwill certification of Eagle Aruba Resort
as a token of apprecia- bestowed the certifica-
tion. The Emerald certifi- tion of the Emerald Am-
cation is granted to am- bassadors. The honoree
bassadors to recognize, was presented with the
the loyalty, friendship, Goodwill Ambassador
and visits to the island of Certificate and memo-
Aruba. Goodwill Honoree rable gifts.
has been choosing Aruba
as her preferred vacation On behalf of the Aruba
destination for more than Government, we would
20 years consecutively. like to express our grati-
The Honoring certification tude and appreciation
program has three levels, to Mrs. Lehman. Thank
which are divided ac- you for making Aruba
cording to the quantity of your favored vacation
consecutive years visiting destination for so many
the island. years. We are so honored
to have had such a won-
Honoring Levels: derful visitor over all these
• Distinguished Ambas- years! Aruba is without a
sadors: 10> years doubt your home away
• Goodwill Ambassa- from home!
dors: 20> years
• Emerald Ambassa- Top reason for returning
dors: 35> years to Aruba, provided by the
honoree was:
Honorees were:
Goodwill Ambassadors Mrs. Patricia Lehman rea-
20> years: sons:
1. Friendly people
Patricia Ann Lehman resi- 2. Weather
dent of New York, United 3. Nice beaches
4. Good restaurants
States (have been com- 5. Home away from home