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Tuesday 13 december 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 incu-
bators and the bird kindergarten, hous-
ing baby ostriches, baby emus, chicken and the scrutiny of our cameras.
and ducks, and even a land turtle!
It was a National Geographic moment It was a surprise reality TV moment, and
when on cue Mr. Ostrich flapped his not usually included in the regular pro-
wings excitedly and poked around the gram. Feeding the Ostriches is however
ground with his bill, triggering Mrs. Os- always on the program, and they are
trich who ran around in circles, flapped eternally hungry, and fun!
her wings and also poked around, be-
fore collapsing on the ground in a heap Tours are available daily every half hour
of feathers, allowing him to mount her, from 10– 3pm. No reservations needed
shaking, winding and spiraling his head for small groups.
in all direction!
Matividiri 57,
Mr. Ostrich concluded his unexpected Open daily from 10:00 AM till 4:00 PM
performance with a loud honking, his Telephone: 5859630
eyes rolling, then got up in a huff to non- For more information go to the website:
chalantly strut away, leaving his wife www.arubaostrichfarm.com

Aruba Tourism Authority honored loyal

visitors of Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa

The Aruba Tourism Author-
ity recently recognized
the Distinguished Ambas-
sadors of Aruba, by pre-
senting the Ambassadors
with the Distinguished cer-
tificate as a token of ap-
preciation for visiting the
island for 10 consecutive
years.

Honorees were: Tom &
Amy Jones residents of
North Carolina, United
States.
Robert & Suzanne Rismon-
do residents of Pennsylva- and thanked her on be- honorees were:
nia half of the Government of Sunshine & warm breeze
Aruba for choosing Aruba Friendliness of people
During the ceremony Ms. as her favorite vacation Staff at Manchebo
Olga Ruiz representing destination for so many Wonderful Food
the Aruba Tourism Author- years. Aruba can now be The beach at Manchebo
ity (A.T.A), and members considered by the Hon- Happy people
Manchebo Beach Resort orees, their Home Away “we love the island and
& Spa bestowed the cer- from Home! the beaches”
tification of the Ambas- The food is super good
sador, and presented the Top reason for returning Lovely hospitality
Ambassador with gifts, to Aruba, provided by the The sun to tan all timeq