Aruba Ostrich Farm: A Unique Wildlife Experience
Get up close with ostriches and emus at Aruba's unique wildlife attraction. Guided tours, feeding opportunities, and family fun await!
The Aruba Ostrich Farm offers a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with these massive, flightless birds and their Australian relatives, the emus. Visitors can take a guided tour to learn about the ostriches' behavior, feeding habits, and defense mechanisms, and even have the chance to hand-feed them. It's a memorable and educational experience for the whole family.
A brief summary to Aruba Ostrich Farm
- Matividiri 57, Paradera, AW
- +2975859630
- Visit website
- Monday 10 am-4 pm
- Tuesday 10 am-4 pm
- Wednesday 10 am-4 pm
- Thursday 10 am-4 pm
- Friday 10 am-4 pm
- Saturday 10 am-4 pm
- Sunday 10 am-4 pm
Local tips
- Visit in the morning when the birds are most active and to avoid the midday heat.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves walking and standing.
- Bring a camera to capture memorable moments while feeding the ostriches.
- Check the Aruba Ostrich Farm's Facebook page for updated opening hours during holidays.
Getting There
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Driving
The Aruba Ostrich Farm is located off the main road to the Natural Bridge, on the northern side of the island. From the hotel area in Palm Beach, it's approximately a 15-minute drive. Parking is free. Be aware that the road leading to the farm is not in the best condition.
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Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Aruba, but there is no taxi app. You can hail a taxi from most hotels or tourist areas. A taxi from the Palm Beach hotel area to the Aruba Ostrich Farm will cost approximately $30 - $45. Agree on the fare with the driver before starting your journey. Note that there may be a surcharge of $3 on Sundays, official holidays, or between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
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Public Transport
While public transportation to the Aruba Ostrich Farm is limited, Arubus, the island's bus service, does have routes that pass near Paradera. From the central bus station in Oranjestad, take a bus towards San Nicolas and ask the driver for the closest stop to the Ostrich Farm. From there, it may be necessary to take a taxi for the final leg of the journey. A single bus fare is $2.60, a round trip is $5.00, and a day pass is $10. Bus service is available every 15 minutes from 5:45 AM to 6:00 PM, and every 40 minutes until 11:30 PM.
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