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Perfect social distancing activity in nature

SAN NICOLAS — With Aru- little windy and rough-, you
ba slowly re-opening again will see the island from a
we imagine you are jump- different perspective. You
ing up and down to go out. can even make a stop to
On the other hand you are do some snorkeling at the
not keen on crowded plac- reef. It’s fun, it’s healthy and
es while the COVID-19 virus for sure something else.
is still wandering around. The Shack Aruba offers
For you and your family we kayak and snorkeling ad-
have the perfect thing to venture starting from Santo
do: kayaking in the man- Largo, Savaneta through
groves. You and your fam- Aruba's Mangrove Lagoon,
ily alone with nature! ral mangroves is simply a an unspoiled region of
beauty, but if you are into Mangrove forests, winding beautiful reefs with crystal- adventure you're not go-
Mangel Halto at Savaneta a more active way to enjoy channels of the Isla di Oro clear waters, home to an ing to want to miss. Check
is definitely a place not to the nature: take a kayak. with allot of history and first- abundance of wildlife in- them out on Facebook The
miss out on. The beauti- While you are doing some rate snorkeling territory of cluding sea-turtles and peli- Shack Aruba for more de-
ful beach with the natu- workout -as it might get a Mangel Halto. You'll pass can. They offer eco-friendly tails. q

The Donkey Sanctuary has reopened!

ST. CRUZ — After the obligatory lock-down be- here to:
cause of the Corona virus on the island, the * no more than 10 visitors at a time are allowed
Donkey Sanctuary has officially reopened. A inside the visitors’ center
visit to the donkeys might be a great idea, com- * there should be a distance of 6 feet between
bining a learning experience with fun. persons
* one visitor at a time is allowed inside our shop
Of course the volunteers have kept on working * please use your bank card – preferably no
during the lock-down, as the donkeys needed cash money
to be fed and cared for and the sanctuary * wash your hands with soap.
needed cleaning on a daily basis as well. All in all standard rules that you will find every-
That is one of the reasons why their clean sanc- where. They will keep you safe and relaxed
tuary is ready to receive you from 9 am until 4 while visiting the sanctuary. Please come and
pm. enjoy your time with their lovely animals. There is
During your visit there is a number of rules to ad- no entrance fee.q

Philip's Animal Garden welcomes you again

NOORD — Looking into was founded in 2009 and
something to do with the it is the only organization
family this weekend? Let’s rescuing and rehabilitat-
hop to an amazing place. ing exotic animals in Aru-
Something different, an ex- ba, which has resulted in
perience that is to be en- an amazing collection of
joyed by people of all ages. these animals. They pro-
Welcome to Philip’s Animal vide a suitable living envi-
Garden, open again for vis- ronment for all the rescued
itors from Friday May 15th, animals. Up until now the
yet taking care of all the owner, Philip, has built this
needed precautions. shelter with his own efforts;
building all the cages from
We are not talking about scratch, designing all struc-
a zoo here, this is actually tures and welding them
a sanctuary for all types with his own bare hands. His ban community and visitors be open from 9am to 6pm Facebook Philips Animal
of creatures, from horses goal is to upgrade the facil- they provide the best care respecting the social dis- Garden and website for
to peacocks, kangaroos ities to a world-class animal for these animals. tance rule and no groups more information:
to turtles, monkeys, goats, shelter with veterinary care allowed. www.philipsanimalgarden.
and many, many more dif- and round-the-clock staffs. Starting Friday May 15th, com.q
ferent species. The place With the input from the Aru- Philip's Animal garden will Please check out their