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Ostrich Land<br />

Canada | Unique Experience<br />

While Ontario may offer much in the way of grand spectacular<br />

attractions, the state is home to niche and unique sites as well.<br />

One such attraction is famed Ostrich Land farm located in the rural<br />

stretch land between Hamilton and Niagara Falls.<br />

At Ostrich Land you can expect a fully immersive and<br />

educational experience centred around these majestic birds,<br />

a rarity in North <strong>Americas</strong> as Ostrich originate from the<br />

African Savannah. There are three Ostrich species at the<br />

farm: Black, Blue, and Red, each with their own distinct<br />

quirks and uniqueness. As well as seeing fully grown<br />

Ostrich visitors also get the opportunity to visit<br />

chicks in the nursery, purchase good to take<br />

home as a memento, and take part in regular<br />

special events staged throughout the year.<br />

Tours<br />

Tours of Ostrich Land, led by<br />

expert guides, are fun, engaging,<br />

educational, and suitable for<br />

all ages. Guest can learn all<br />

about the history of these birds,<br />

their anatomy, social structure,<br />

diverse personalities, the benefit<br />

of having a farm like this nearby,<br />

and can feed the chicks.<br />

Tours last roughly an hour and<br />

a half, there is no need to prebook,<br />

and at the end guests are<br />

wel<strong>com</strong>e to enjoy the farm.<br />

Store<br />

The store at Ostrich Land<br />

certainly adds to the uniqueness<br />

of the site. For one, visitors can<br />

purchase livestock, Ostrich<br />

GET IN TOUCH<br />

chicks are available from a<br />

fertilised egg and one-day old<br />

right up to a breeding pair. If<br />

you’re more interested in the<br />

nutritional benefits then you can<br />

reserve Ostrich eggs in seasons,<br />

these are extremely popular, and<br />

the waiting time can be up to 10<br />

weeks. Ostrich meat can also be<br />

bought.<br />

Ostrich oil is another popular<br />

product, it is famed for its skin<br />

healing, anti-aging properties,<br />

anti-fungal properties, and was<br />

a key part of ancient Egyptian<br />

queen Cleopatras daily skincare<br />

routine.<br />

People have to buy a ticket<br />

first, before to <strong>com</strong>e (Covid 19<br />

requirement) at our website<br />

<strong>www</strong>.OstrichLandOntario.<strong>com</strong>.<br />

8299 Concession 2 Road,<br />

West Lincoln, Ontario, L0R 1E0<br />

Tel +647 988-0841<br />

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