Curacao Bucket List - August 2025 - Curaçao’s Ostrich Farm - Africa Meets The Caribbean

Tucked away in the island’s eastern countryside, just 20 minutes from Willemstad, the Curaçao Ostrich Farm offers a surprising change of pace from sun and surf. www.curacaoostrichfarm.com Established in the late 1990s, the farm began as an agricultural project and has grown into one of the largest ostrich farms outside of Africa. Here, the largest living bird in the world roams the Curaçao landscape and you get to meet them up close.

Your visit starts aboard an open-air safari truck, where a knowledgeable guide drives you through the farm’s wide, sandy paddocks. Along the way, you’ll hear fascinating stories about ostrich biology, breeding and behavior, sprinkled with plenty of humor. You’ll meet ostriches of all ages, from fluffy chicks to towering adults that can stretch their necks higher than you can reach. The highlight for many? Feeding an ostrich by hand; a quick, comical encounter you’ll definitely want to catch on camera.  

The farm is also home to emus, potbellied pigs and other animals, making it an engaging stop for families. After the tour, relax at the Zambezi Restaurant, where the African-inspired menu includes ostrich meat dishes for the adventurous, along with familiar options for everyone else. The gift shop has great souvenirs like hand-painted ostrich eggs and ostrich leather goods, items you won’t find anywhere else on the island.

Fun Ostrich Facts

• An ostrich can run up to 70 km/h (43 mph) 

• One ostrich egg weighs about 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs), the equivalent of 24 chicken eggs.

• They have the largest eyes of any land animal. At  almost 5 cm across, they’re bigger than their brains!

• Ostriches can live 40–50 years in captivity.

• Their powerful kick can fend off predators like lions 

Curaçao’s ostrich farm isn’t just a quirky detour. It’s an experience that blends education, laughter and a touch of African spirit into your stay. Whether you’re an animal lover, a curious traveler, or just looking for something different, the Ostrich Farm delivers a memorable half-day adventure.

Need-to-Know Info:  Curaçao’s ostrich farm is located along the road to St. Joris Bay, Santa Catharina area.  It is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (last tour at 3:30 p.m.)  Admission is ~$17 USD adults / $12 USD children (includes the guided safari tour).  Bring sun screen, your camera and a sense of adventure and humor!   Pro Tip: Combine your visit with the nearby Aloe Vera Plantation (just 5 minutes away) for a full day inland experience.