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Friday 23 October 2015
Aruba Ostrich Farm Welcomes 16 Adorable New Arrivals!
MATIVIDIRI - When you think ged landscape. The Aruba counters with the birds. A
of Aruba, you probably Ostrich Farm welcomes knowledgeable guide will
think sea, sun and beach. you to come and meet its introduce the adult emus
But Aruba has more to of- 80-count flock of the larg- and ostriches. You will
fer than that, there’re dif- est living species in the learn about the ostrich’s
ferent sort of activities you world. Visitors are encour- amazing speed as well as
can do. A must see when aged to partake in a guid- other defense mechanisms
you are at Aruba, is the ed tour of the farm, inhab- it uses against predators.
Aruba Ostrich Farm, where ited by both ostriches and Mating, rearing, and feed-
16 gorgeous new ostrich their flightless Australian ing habits will both surprise
chicks have just arrived relatives, emus. The tour and amuse you. You will
straight from Belgium! The provides the opportunity to even have the opportunity
new chicks arrived on Aru- learn about the natural be- to hand-feed the not-so-
ba on October 20th, they havior and survival instincts shy creatures. Just watch
are only 6-to-8 days old, of these amazing creatures out! Ostriches are ALWAYS
and they are all in perfect through detailed informa- hungry, and if you have
health and adapting well tion as well as personal en- food in your hands, you
to their new home! These may quickly find yourself
16 chicks will make for a surrounded by a herd of
nice addition to the 25 oth- curious critters.
er Ostriches already enjoy- Our guides are well-
ing life at the Aruba Ostrich equipped to answer your
Farm. The new chicks are questions about ostriches
‘new blood’ to the farm, and emus throughout the
and will be encouraged to tour. We hope you take
mate with those already at the opportunity to learn
the farm to avoid inbreed- more about these fascinat-
ing. ing creatures.
Although Africa is the na- Before or after the tour,
tive land of the ostrich, this we welcome guests to pe-
intriguing bird finds a per- ruse our African Art Shop,
fect home in Aruba’s rug- chock-full of authentic
goods from South Africa.
The Aruba Ostrich Farm is
dedicated to providing a
memorable and unique
experience for all of our
guests. It’s one of the things
you have to do when you
are at Aruba.
For more information,
please see your resort con-
cierge or activities desk,
or call direct at 585-9630,
or visit: www.arubaostrich-
farm.com.q
