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👌 Worth visitingattraction ranked #4
By Johan Kruseman 🇳🇱 | Updated October 23, 2026

Book the guided tour and you get feeding time, an egg-handling stop and a ride through the grounds in roughly an hour, which makes this an easy fit before a beach afternoon. Curaçao Ostrich Farm sits on the east side of the island, a short drive from Willemstad, out past the salt-flat scrub where the landscape turns dry and thorny. The wow-factor is real but small: an ostrich eyeing your handful of feed at close range is funnier and more startling than you expect. Crowds stay modest, mostly cruise-ship groups and families, so go on the first tour of the day when the birds are hungry and the heat is gentler. Skip the souvenir counter unless you want leather goods. The ostrich burger at the restaurant is worth ordering, and the price is fair for the portion. You need a car or a taxi, since buses barely reach here. Out back, you can stand on an unhatched egg, and it holds your weight.

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✨ Why go?
Ranked #4 attraction in CuraçaoWhat makes it a must-see attraction

Curaçao Ostrich Farm is one of the few places on the island where the animals are the whole show, and it works for people who have already done enough beaches. The tour is the point. You hand-feed adult birds, watch how fast their necks strike at a palm full of pellets, and learn why a bird that can sprint around 70 km/h still gets fenced in here.

The second reason is the ostrich egg stand. Guides invite you to step on a shell, and it takes an adult's full weight without cracking, which sticks in your memory far longer than a photo of a bird would.

The third is the safari-style truck ride through the enclosures, where you see chicks, juveniles and adults in separate pens. It gives you a quick, low-effort break from diving and hiking days, and it is easy to combine with other stops on the east side.

💡 HighlightsWhat this place is best known for

  1. Guided Ostrich Tour: The main event. A guide leads you through the pens, explaining how ostriches breed, grow and behave, with plenty of room for questions.
  2. Hand-Feeding the Ostriches: You hold out a cup of feed and the birds snap at it with startling speed. Keep your fingers flat and your nerves steady, and it is harmless fun.
  3. Standing on an Egg: Guides lay out a real ostrich egg and let you step up. The shell is thick enough to carry a full-grown adult, which is the moment most visitors remember.
  4. Safari Truck Ride: An open vehicle rolls through the larger enclosures, getting you close to herds without having to walk in the heat.
  5. Chicks and Juveniles: Younger birds live in their own pens. They are smaller, clumsier and a lot more entertaining to watch than the adults.
  6. Ostrich Restaurant: The kitchen
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  1. Guided Ostrich Tour: The main event. A guide leads you through the pens, explaining how ostriches breed, grow and behave, with plenty of room for questions.
  2. Hand-Feeding the Ostriches: You hold out a cup of feed and the birds snap at it with startling speed. Keep your fingers flat and your nerves steady, and it is harmless fun.
  3. Standing on an Egg: Guides lay out a real ostrich egg and let you step up. The shell is thick enough to carry a full-grown adult, which is the moment most visitors remember.
  4. Safari Truck Ride: An open vehicle rolls through the larger enclosures, getting you close to herds without having to walk in the heat.
  5. Chicks and Juveniles: Younger birds live in their own pens. They are smaller, clumsier and a lot more entertaining to watch than the adults.
  6. Ostrich Restaurant: The kitchen serves ostrich burgers, steaks and omelets made with ostrich eggs. The meat is lean, closer to beef than poultry, and a good lunch after the tour.
  7. Leather and Feather Shop: Ostrich leather goods and feather items are sold here. Browsing is free, though prices on leather are on the pricey side.
Start with the guided tour, since feeding, the egg and the truck ride are all built into it and the birds are most active early in the day.
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🌤️ When to go?Seasonal considerations and timing

  • Dry Season (February to September): Rain is rare and the trade winds keep daytime highs around 29 to 32°C (84 to 90°F), so the open, shadeless paddocks of Curaçao Ostrich Farm stay comfortable if you carry water and a hat.
  • Rainy Season (October to January): Showers come in short bursts, mostly November and December, and highs sit near 30 to 31°C (86 to 88°F). Tracks can turn muddy, but tours still run and the island is quieter.
  • Peak Travel Months (December to April): North American and Dutch visitors fill the island, so tour groups are larger and rental cars and beds cost the most. Mid-summer brings Dutch and Venezuelan holiday visitors, with moderate prices.
  • Daylight: Days last roughly 11 to 13 hours, and the farm closes in late afternoon, so plan to arrive by midday for the guided tour.
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  • Dry Season (February to September): Rain is rare and the trade winds keep daytime highs around 29 to 32°C (84 to 90°F), so the open, shadeless paddocks of Curaçao Ostrich Farm stay comfortable if you carry water and a hat.
  • Rainy Season (October to January): Showers come in short bursts, mostly November and December, and highs sit near 30 to 31°C (86 to 88°F). Tracks can turn muddy, but tours still run and the island is quieter.
  • Peak Travel Months (December to April): North American and Dutch visitors fill the island, so tour groups are larger and rental cars and beds cost the most. Mid-summer brings Dutch and Venezuelan holiday visitors, with moderate prices.
  • Daylight: Days last roughly 11 to 13 hours, and the farm closes in late afternoon, so plan to arrive by midday for the guided tour.
Book a morning slot in any season, because the ostriches are livelier and the heat is gentler before noon.


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🛏️ Where to stay?Best areas to stay in Curaçao

Willemstad is the best base for backpackers visiting Curaçao Ostrich Farm, which sits east of the city center at Groot Sint Joris near Santa Catharina, about a 20 to 30 minute drive from town.

Punda and Otrobanda, the two historic sides of Willemstad, hold most of the island’s budget beds. Otrobanda is quieter, with small guesthouses, cafes and a walkable waterfront. Punda has the floating bridge and the densest choice of restaurants, so solo travelers meet others easily. Both feel safe in daylight and in the evening along the main streets, though late-night walks through side lanes are best … read more 👉
Willemstad is the best base for backpackers visiting Curaçao Ostrich Farm, which sits east of the city center at Groot Sint Joris near Santa Catharina, about a 20 to 30 minute drive from town.

Punda and Otrobanda, the two historic sides of Willemstad, hold most of the island’s budget beds. Otrobanda is quieter, with small guesthouses, cafes and a walkable waterfront. Punda has the floating bridge and the densest choice of restaurants, so solo travelers meet others easily. Both feel safe in daylight and in the evening along the main streets, though late-night walks through side lanes are best skipped. Buses to the farm do not run directly, so staying central also gives you access to taxis, rental cars and shared tours.

Pietermaai, just east of Punda, is the social option, with its colorful restored houses, bars and a younger crowd. Prices run a little higher, but you can walk to dinner and nightlife. If you rent a car and want beaches, Jan Thiel is closer to the farm, but it is resort heavy and has fewer budget choices. For most backpackers, Pietermaai or Otrobanda balances cost, safety and company best.


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👛 Costs (as of 23 October 2026)Typical daily expenses

Budget about US$85 to 110 per day for a visit to Curaçao Ostrich Farm, with the tour itself being a small part of that.
CategoryBudget RangeLocal Reality
Guided tour entryUS$15 to 20Adult tickets cover a guided walk, ostrich facts and an egg display. Children pay less. Payment is accepted in cards or cash.
Feeding and extrasUS$2 to 6Small feed cups are sold on site. Souvenirs made from eggs and feathers cost more.
Farm restaurant mealUS$10 to 20Ostrich burgers and local plates are on the menu, along with cold drinks.
TransportUS$20 to 45A taxi from Willemstad costs US$25 to 35 one way. Rental cars run US$30 to 50 a day and are the cheapest option for two or more people.
Accommodation (high season)US$30 to 55Dorm beds and simple private rooms in Willemstad. Off-season rates drop by 15 to 25 percent.
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Budget about US$85 to 110 per day for a visit to Curaçao Ostrich Farm, with the tour itself being a small part of that.
CategoryBudget RangeLocal Reality
Guided tour entryUS$15 to 20Adult tickets cover a guided walk, ostrich facts and an egg display. Children pay less. Payment is accepted in cards or cash.
Feeding and extrasUS$2 to 6Small feed cups are sold on site. Souvenirs made from eggs and feathers cost more.
Farm restaurant mealUS$10 to 20Ostrich burgers and local plates are on the menu, along with cold drinks.
TransportUS$20 to 45A taxi from Willemstad costs US$25 to 35 one way. Rental cars run US$30 to 50 a day and are the cheapest option for two or more people.
Accommodation (high season)US$30 to 55Dorm beds and simple private rooms in Willemstad. Off-season rates drop by 15 to 25 percent.
Total Daily BudgetUS$85 to 110Per person, per day, in high season.
⚠️ Prices can change and everyone travels differently, so take this as a rough guide. Hope it helps you plan your adventure!

FAQTraveler FAQ

Plan on 1.5 to 2 hours at Curaçao Ostrich Farm. The guided tour lasts about an hour, and the rest goes to feeding the birds and eating at the restaurant. Pair it with a half day around Willemstad or the nearby east-side beaches.
Curaçao Ostrich Farm is worth the entrance fee of roughly US$15 to 20 if you like animals or are traveling with kids. The guided tour lets you feed ostriches, hold eggs and learn how the birds are raised. Skip it if you are on a very tight budget and only want beaches.
Reaching Curaçao Ostrich Farm is easiest by rental car, about 20 to 30 minutes east of Willemstad along the main roads. A taxi costs roughly US$25 to 35 each way, and some organized island tours include a stop. Public buses do not stop at the entrance, so they are a poor option.
⚠️ Things can change over time, so always validate details locally before you go.

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We 💚 feedbackKey takeaways before you go

Curaçao Ostrich Farm trips go wrong when people turn up midday in sandals and no hat, then rush the tour because the sun is brutal. Book the first slot, wear closed shoes and sunscreen, and save the burger for after, once you have earned it and the birds have stopped eyeing your pockets.

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