Half-Day Animal Sanctuary Tour in Aruba
Overview
Enjoy this guided tour, as well as take the the opportunity to interact and learn about some of the wildlife that can be found in Aruba. First you will visit the Aruba Ostrich Farm. The Aruba Ostrich Farm welcomes you to come and meet its 80- count flock of the largest living species in the world. After visiting the Ostrich Farm, you will then proceed to a Donkey Sanctuary as well as Phillip's Animal Garden. The tour will conclude with Hotel drop-off. Part of the proceeds will be donated to these animal sanctuaries.
Inclusions
- Local taxes
- Bottled water
- Professional guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Philip's Animal Garden
- Entry/Admission - Aruba Ostrich Farm
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aruba Ostrich Farm, Matividiri 57, Oranjestad Aruba
The Aruba Ostrich Farm welcomes you to one of the largest living species in the world. Visitors are encouraged to partake in a guided tour of the farm, inhabited by both ostriches and their flightless Australian relatives, emus. The tour provides the opportunity to learn about the natural behavior and survival instincts of these amazing creatures through detailed information as well as personal encounters with the birds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Donkey Sanctuary Aruba, Bringamosa 2Z, Santa Cruz 11111 Aruba
Get the opportunity to mingle with some real locals at the Donkey Sanctuary. Founded in 1997 as a non-profit and completely volunteer run organization, their mission is simple. Save the Donkeys! Although not originally native to the small island of Aruba, they have existed here for 500 years having been the primary mode of transportation until cars began to be introduced on the island in increasing numbers. At that point, many Arubans no longer had the need for their formerly beloved donkey, and sadly in the 1970’s, a dangerous and rapidly spreading illness nearly caused their extinction leaving behind a population of only 20 wild donkeys.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Philip's Animal Garden, Alto Vista 116, Noord Aruba
Visit Philip’s Animal Garden. After years of saving and adopting abused and abandoned animals, Philip Merryweather has turned his love for exotic animals into a world-class shelter and rehabilitation center. Philip’s Animal Garden is offering up interactive and educational tours, where you can enjoy an up close and personal experience with over 50 species of exotic animals from around the world. Visitors are invited to see, touch and even feed some of the garden’s exotic inhabitants.
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aruba Ostrich Farm, Matividiri 57, Oranjestad Aruba
The Aruba Ostrich Farm welcomes you to one of the largest living species in the world. Visitors are encouraged to partake in a guided tour of the farm, inhabited by both ostriches and their flightless Australian relatives, emus. The tour provides the opportunity to learn about the natural behavior and survival instincts of these amazing creatures through detailed information as well as personal encounters with the birds.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Donkey Sanctuary Aruba, Bringamosa 2Z, Santa Cruz 11111 Aruba
Get the opportunity to mingle with some real locals at the Donkey Sanctuary. Founded in 1997 as a non-profit and completely volunteer run organization, their mission is simple. Save the Donkeys! Although not originally native to the small island of Aruba, they have existed here for 500 years having been the primary mode of transportation until cars began to be introduced on the island in increasing numbers. At that point, many Arubans no longer had the need for their formerly beloved donkey, and sadly in the 1970’s, a dangerous and rapidly spreading illness nearly caused their extinction leaving behind a population of only 20 wild donkeys.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Philip's Animal Garden, Alto Vista 116, Noord Aruba
Visit Philip’s Animal Garden. After years of saving and adopting abused and abandoned animals, Philip Merryweather has turned his love for exotic animals into a world-class shelter and rehabilitation center. Philip’s Animal Garden is offering up interactive and educational tours, where you can enjoy an up close and personal experience with over 50 species of exotic animals from around the world. Visitors are invited to see, touch and even feed some of the garden’s exotic inhabitants.
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Stroller accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Marc M
December 2020
The people of Aruba take very good care of the animals, and it was great to see that. My wife and I like animals and always like to get close up encounters. This is the place to see and feed and pet the donkeys.....we loved it.
The people of Aruba take very good care of the animals, and it was great to see that. My wife and I like animals and always like to get close up encounters. This is the place to see and feed and pet the donkeys.....we loved it.barbara_w
April 2022
It was great to see the animals as well as seeing so many parts of Aruba during the drive! I would recommend this trip ,
It was great to see the animals as well as seeing so many parts of Aruba during the drive! I would recommend this trip ,mariannas31619
December 2021
I chose this tour because I really wanted to see some of the animals on the island and taxis to get to these places individually were going to be pricey! This tour was a great way to spend the morning visiting the different animal sanctuaries of Aruba. Our favorite was the Ostrich Farm-feeding th...
I chose this tour because I really wanted to see some of the animals on the island and taxis to get to these places individually were going to be pricey! This tour was a great way to spend the morning visiting the different animal sanctuaries of Aruba. Our favorite was the Ostrich Farm-feeding the ostriches was a one of a kind experience! We also loved feeding animals at the donkey sanctuary and Phillip's Animal Garden. Phillips even had some VERY new baby piglets and they were the cutest thing! The hotel pick up and drop off was super convenient and made this tour even easier for us. I would recommend this tour if you love animals and want to spend a few hours doing something different :)Ashley N
November 2021
Everyone was very friendly... please bring money for tips, comfy hoes, water and sunblock. The guide had waters but I don't know if all of them carry waters. Also the sun can be brutal...plan accordingly! Oh and you cannot hold any animals but you can feed them carrots.
Everyone was very friendly... please bring money for tips, comfy hoes, water and sunblock. The guide had waters but I don't know if all of them carry waters. Also the sun can be brutal...plan accordingly! Oh and you cannot hold any animals but you can feed them carrots.564vickyw
October 2021
Wonderful experience! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The donkey sanctuary was my favorite but all the places were interesting and fun.
Wonderful experience! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. The donkey sanctuary was my favorite but all the places were interesting and fun.Linda_R
October 2021
We had plenty of time to interact with the animals at each location. Our driver, Nano was very attentive to each person on the tour making sure we had water if we wanted and that everyone was accounted for.
We had plenty of time to interact with the animals at each location. Our driver, Nano was very attentive to each person on the tour making sure we had water if we wanted and that everyone was accounted for.