Aruba Ostrich Farm Guide
Looking for something different to do in Aruba? Aruba Ostrich Farm is an inland wildlife attraction in the Paradera area where visitors can see ostriches and emus up close, learn about these remarkable birds, and experience a guided farm tour.
It's a family-friendly alternative to Aruba's beaches, with opportunities for supervised feeding, photography, and learning about the world's largest living birds.
This guide covers Aruba Ostrich Farm opening hours, ticket prices, directions, feeding experiences, and how to combine your visit with Donkey Sanctuary Aruba and Philip's Animal Garden.
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| Location | Matividiri 57, Paradera, Aruba |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Typically daily, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM |
| Admission | Approximately $17 adults / $10 children |
| Visit duration | Allow around 1 hour |
| Main attractions | Ostriches, emus, guided tours and feeding |
| Best for | Families, animal lovers, photography |
| Restaurant | Savana Lodge, on-site |
| Getting there | Rental car, taxi or guided excursion |
Opening hours and admission prices are based on previously published information. Confirm current details with the farm before visiting.
Aruba Ostrich Farm is located at Matividiri 57, Paradera, away from the main hotel and resort areas.
The farm is approximately 15–25 minutes by car from the Palm Beach and Eagle Beach areas, depending on traffic and your starting point.
Driving is one of the most convenient options, particularly if you're planning to visit several inland attractions. Use the farm's address in your navigation app and follow the route to Matividiri.
You can also arrange a taxi from your hotel or accommodation. Because the farm is outside the main resort area, arrange your return transportation before arriving.
If you don't have a rental car, the Half-Day Aruba Animal Sanctuary Guided Tour offers an alternative that combines several attractions and transportation.
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This guided excursion combines three of Aruba's best-known animal attractions:
The featured listing advertises hotel and port pickup, a professional guide, attraction admissions, and bottled water.
Why choose this tour? It's a convenient option for visitors who want to experience multiple animal attractions without arranging separate transportation and admission.

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Hotel and port pickup, a professional guide, attraction admissions, and bottled water. Visits Aruba Ostrich Farm, Donkey Sanctuary, and Philip's Animal Garden.
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Aruba Ostrich Farm is a working farm and visitor attraction where guests can learn about ostriches, emus, and their behavior.
Located in Aruba's dry inland landscape, the farm offers guided experiences that introduce visitors to the birds' size, speed, nesting habits, and distinctive characteristics.
This attraction focuses on animal encounters and education.
It's particularly appealing to families looking for an activity that can fit into a morning or afternoon.
The guided farm experience is the main attraction.
Visitors walk through designated areas with a guide who explains how ostriches and emus live, behave, and adapt to their environment.
Depending on the farm's current arrangements, you may see:
The tour provides opportunities to ask questions and photograph the birds while following the guide's safety instructions.
Aruba Ostrich Farm offers supervised feeding opportunities as part of its visitor experience, subject to the farm's current arrangements.
Feeding an ostrich can be memorable because of the birds' size and powerful movements.
Ostriches are strong animals and should always be approached carefully.
Confirm whether feeding is included in your chosen admission or tour before visiting.
The farm's previously published visitor schedule is:
Monday–Sunday: 10:00 AM–3:00 PM
Opening hours and guided tour departure times may differ.
For the most comfortable experience, consider visiting earlier in the day, when temperatures are generally cooler.
Check current opening hours and tour availability before traveling.
The approximate admission prices in our existing guide are:
| Visitor | Indicative admission |
|---|---|
| Adults | $17 |
| Children | $10 |
These are historical guide prices, not verified live admission rates.
For visitors planning to see multiple attractions, the Half-Day Aruba Animal Sanctuary Guided Tour may offer a convenient bundled alternative. Compare the total cost of independent admission and transportation with the guided tour before deciding.
Savana Lodge is the on-site restaurant associated with Aruba Ostrich Farm.
It's a convenient place to relax after exploring the farm, particularly if you're planning a slower-paced inland sightseeing day.
The setting offers a different atmosphere from Aruba's beachfront restaurants.
Check current restaurant hours and availability before making it part of your itinerary.
Aruba has several animal attractions, and each offers a different experience.
| Attraction | Main experience | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Aruba Ostrich Farm | Guided encounters with ostriches and emus | Bird enthusiasts and educational outings |
| Philip's Animal Garden | A variety of rescued exotic animals | Families wanting diverse animal encounters |
| Donkey Sanctuary Aruba | Rescued donkeys and animal welfare education | Gentle, relaxed animal experiences |
Choose Aruba Ostrich Farm if you want a guided experience focused on ostriches, emus, and learning about large birds.
Choose Philip's Animal Garden if you prefer seeing a broader variety of rescued animals.
Philip's Animal Garden also offers a separate bookable wildlife experience advertised from $20 per person, including admission and an animal feeding bag.

Philip's Animal Garden
A separate Noord attraction with admission and an animal feeding bag. Useful if you want a wider mix of rescued animals.
Donkey Sanctuary Aruba focuses on rescuing and caring for donkeys, while Aruba Ostrich Farm offers a more structured bird-focused farm experience.
Both can be enjoyable for families, and they work well together in an inland sightseeing itinerary.
Aruba Ostrich Farm is worth considering if you enjoy wildlife, educational experiences, or activities away from the beach.
It's especially suitable for families with curious children and visitors who want a relatively short attraction that can be combined with other stops.
If your priority is swimming, snorkeling, or a full-day adventure, a coastal excursion may fit that day better.
FAQ
Last updated: October 2026. Verify current farm hours, admission prices, feeding arrangements, and tour inclusions before visiting.
Whether you're interested in feeding ostriches, learning about these remarkable birds, or planning a family wildlife day, Aruba Ostrich Farm offers a different side of the island.
Visit independently if you have transportation, or compare the guided half-day animal sanctuary tour if you'd like to see multiple attractions.
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