Aruba Ostrich Farm Tour with Lunch

Big birds, good food, easy family fun. The Aruba Ostrich Farm gives you a close look at ostriches and emus, with a guide explaining their speed, defense habits, feeding, mating, and young. I especially like the chance to feed the birds and the included lunch, which makes the $38 price feel more useful than a simple admission ticket. The main catch is transportation: you must reach the farm yourself, and one visitor found it took about 40 minutes from Oranjestad.

The visit lasts about 90 minutes, though the advertised window is one to two hours. It is a small-scale outing with a maximum of 25 people, so you get a more manageable group than at many large attractions. Children ages 3 to 7 do not need a reservation, but their tickets must be bought at the farm.

Key points to know before you go

• Feed ostriches and emus up close: The hands-on contact is the part children tend to remember most.
• See the hatchery and young birds: The tour continues beyond the adult animals to incubators, chicks, and special pens.
• Lunch is included: Choose from locally inspired home cooking with a beer, soft drink, or fruit smoothie.
• Plan your own ride: Private transportation is not included, and the farm is outside central Oranjestad.
• Keep the visit’s scale in mind: This is a short, focused outing rather than a full-day attraction, with groups capped at 25.

Meeting Aruba’s ostriches and emus

The farm is home to more than 80 animals, including ostriches and emus. Those two birds look related at a glance, but the guide helps you notice the differences in size, shape, behavior, and origin. Ostriches come from Africa, while emus are their flightless Australian relatives.

The adult birds are the main attraction. You can watch them move around their pens, see how tall they are at close range, and learn why their long legs are such a useful defense. The tour also covers their remarkable speed, survival instincts, feeding habits, mating behavior, and the way they raise young.

That information gives the visit more purpose than simply looking at large birds behind a fence. You begin to understand why ostriches rely on size, speed, sharp feet, and awareness instead of flight. Emus bring a different character to the encounter, and seeing both species in one place makes comparisons easy.

The farm’s setting also includes other animals. You may see roosters, turtles, peacocks, and young peafowl during your time there. The birds are the focus, but these extra animals help make the farm feel like a working animal stop rather than a single-species exhibit.

Feeding the birds is the tour’s best moment

The feeding session is the part I would value most. Standing near an ostrich and offering food gives you a better sense of its size and energy than any photograph can. The birds are funny to watch, and their long necks make even a simple feeding moment feel memorable.

You should listen closely to the guide before reaching toward the animals. Ostriches are powerful birds, and the tour explains their defense methods for a reason. The experience is meant to be interactive, but it is still important to follow staff instructions and keep your movements calm.

For families, this is a strong choice because children get something active to do. The farm is not just a place where kids stand and look. They can see, learn, and take part in feeding the ostriches and emus. Several families found the children especially enjoyed this part.

The encounter also works for adults who want something different from Aruba’s beaches and water activities. You do not need to be a serious bird enthusiast. The combination of unusual animals, a funny guide, and a relaxed setting gives the outing a light tone.

From adult birds to eggs and hatchlings

After meeting the adult ostriches and emus, the tour moves toward the incubator and hatchery. This is where the farm’s breeding work becomes easier to understand. You see how the experience connects the large adult birds with their eggs and young.

The special pens for young ostriches and emus are another good reason to take the guided tour instead of simply stopping for a quick look around. Baby birds make the visit feel more complete, and you get to see a different stage of their development.

The young animals are also a nice contrast to the adults. A full-grown ostrich can seem almost comically large, while the hatchlings show how that size develops over time. The farm may also have young peafowl, which adds another appealing sight for children.

The tour guide provides the structure here. Without an explanation, an incubator can be easy to pass by. With context about rearing and feeding, it becomes part of the farm’s story. Guide Mara received special praise for making the experience enjoyable, and the guides are described as friendly, informative, and engaging.

A short tour with a clear pace

Plan on roughly an hour and a half at the farm. The stated duration is one to two hours, so the exact pace may depend on the group and how much time you spend around the animals, shop, and restaurant.

This is useful for a busy Aruba schedule. You can fit it into a morning or afternoon without giving up an entire day. It also works well on a day when you want a break from the heat and water, though the farm experience itself is outdoors and depends on good weather.

The short duration is also the main limitation. If you expect a large wildlife park or a full day of activities, you may find the visit quick. One person described it as a short tour but still worth the time, especially because feeding the birds and eating lunch add value.

I would think of it as a compact outing with a meal, not as a major half-day attraction. That expectation will make the timing feel right.

Lunch adds real value to the $38 price

The ticket costs $38 per person and includes lunch at the on-site restaurant. The meal includes a choice from popular home-cooked, locally inspired dishes, along with an ice-cold local beer, soft drink, or fruit smoothie.

That inclusion changes the price calculation. You are not paying $38 only for a guided walk through animal pens. You are also getting a meal and drink, which can make the outing more economical than it first appears. Several people specifically praised the food, with fried grouper and fries receiving a direct recommendation.

The lunch is useful in practical terms, too. You do not need to leave the farm to find a meal after the tour. You can eat before or after the animal portion, depending on how the farm organizes your visit.

Food quality is always personal, so I would not book this solely for the restaurant. Still, the meal receives unusually strong praise for an attraction lunch. One family called it the best food they had eaten during their stay and noted that it felt affordable.

You may also find shaved ice available at the farm, though it is not part of the included lunch. The art shop gives you another way to spend a few minutes, with local arts and crafts and goods from Zimbabwe.

Getting there takes some planning

Private transportation is not included. You meet at the Aruba Ostrich Farm, and the activity ends back at that same location.

The farm is described as a short drive from Oranjestad, but one person put the trip at about 40 minutes. Your actual ride time will depend on where you start, traffic, and the transport option you use. Do not assume your hotel, cruise transfer, or tour operator will provide a ride.

This point matters more than it may seem. One booking problem came from missing the fact that transportation was not included, followed by difficulty arranging a taxi on the scheduled day. I would settle the ride before booking your time at the farm, especially if you are visiting Aruba for only a day.

The farm can fit well into a rental-car, taxi, or other self-arranged transport plan. The key is to treat the ride as part of the outing rather than an afterthought.

Family appeal without a full-day commitment

The farm is well suited to families with young children. The animals are large, unusual, and easy to find exciting. Feeding the ostriches gives children a direct activity, while the hatchery and young birds offer a second point of interest.

Children ages 3 to 7 can buy their ostrich tour tickets on-site. No reservation is needed for those child tickets. The main booking information gives a price of $38 per person, but it does not specify a separate online child price, so check the farm’s on-site arrangement for those younger children.

The maximum group size is 25. That keeps the outing from feeling like a huge crowd, although it is still a shared tour rather than a private visit. Most people can participate, according to the activity information.

I would recommend it for families who want an easy, unusual stop with food included. I would be less likely to choose it for children who need constant motion, rides, or water play. The tour is based on watching, learning, feeding, and eating.

What makes the experience feel authentic

The Aruba Ostrich Farm is not selling only a photo opportunity. The visit includes an explanation of animal behavior, breeding, feeding, and survival. You also have the chance to browse local art and Zimbabwean goods at the farm shop.

That mix gives the stop a more local, personal feel than a polished theme-park attraction. The guides are part of the experience, and the staff are repeatedly described as friendly and helpful. A funny, engaging guide can make a short animal tour much more enjoyable, especially when the subject is as odd and entertaining as an ostrich.

The farm also gives you a different view of Aruba. Much of the island’s appeal comes from beaches, sunshine, and water, but this outing shows another side of the destination. You spend time with animals, learn something specific, and sit down for a locally inspired meal.

Do not expect a wild-animal encounter. These are farm animals in managed pens, and the tour is educational and recreational. That is not a fault, but it helps set the right expectations.

Weather, flexibility, and booking details

The activity requires good weather. If poor weather causes a cancellation, you can receive a different date or a full refund.

You can cancel for a full refund if you do so at least 24 hours before the scheduled start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are not accepted for a refund, and the cut-off follows Aruba’s local time.

The current rating is 4.7 out of 5 from 46 ratings, with 96 percent recommending the experience. The strongest praise centers on the friendly staff, hands-on feeding, useful information, and included lunch. The most important caution is still the lack of transport and the relatively short tour length.

Who should book the Aruba Ostrich Farm?

I would book this if you want a family-friendly activity that is unusual, reasonably priced, and easy to combine with other Aruba plans. It is especially appealing if you enjoy animals, like guided explanations, and appreciate having lunch included.

I would also consider it if you have already spent plenty of time on the beach and want a change of pace. The ostriches and emus are memorable, and the hatchery gives the tour more substance than a quick animal viewing.

I would skip it if arranging a separate ride feels like too much work, or if you want a large attraction with several hours of activities. The farm visit is short, and the $38 value depends partly on enjoying the included meal.

For most families and curious first-time visitors, I think it is a worthwhile add-on. Confirm your transportation, allow about 90 minutes, and save room for the fried grouper and fries. You will get a friendly, low-pressure outing with some of Aruba’s strangest residents.

FAQ

How much does the Aruba Ostrich Farm Tour with Lunch cost?

The tour costs $38 per person. Lunch is included in the ticket.

How long does the tour last?

The experience takes approximately one to two hours. The farm visit is described as lasting about one hour and 30 minutes.

Is transportation included?

No. Private transportation is not included. You must make your own way to the Aruba Ostrich Farm.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts at the Aruba Ostrich Farm in Aruba and ends back at the same meeting point.

What does lunch include?

Lunch includes a selection of popular home-cooked, locally inspired meals. You also receive an ice-cold local beer, soft drink, or fruit smoothie.

Can children join the tour?

Yes. The experience is suitable for families, and most people can participate. Children ages 3 to 7 can purchase their tour tickets at the farm, with no reservation required for those tickets.

What animals can you see?

The farm has more than 80 animals, including ostriches and emus. You may also see roosters, turtles, peacocks, and young peafowl.

What happens if the weather is poor?

The experience requires good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you will be offered another date or a full refund.