Highgate Ostrich Show Farm
A male and female ostrich
The Highgate Ostrich Show Farm is an ostrich farm located 10 kilometres south of Oudtshoorn in the Western Cape, South Africa.
This large farm specializes in the breeding of ostriches and is open to visitors providing specialized information about the various stages of the birds development, provided with the opportunity to visit young offspring and an ostrich pen.
Whilst it mainly focuses on the development of the ostrich, tourism is an important source of income and keeps the farm running.
Other ostrich farms in the area include Safari Show Farm.
Hatching ostriches
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References[]
- Leon Nell (2005). Oudtshoorn: A Visitor's Guide to the Ostrich Capital of the World. Struik. p. 19. ISBN 978-1-77007-154-4.
- Richard George; Denise Slabbert; Kim Wildman (2007). Offbeat South Africa: The Travel Guide to the Wacky and Wonderful. Struik. p. 107. ISBN 978-1-77007-190-2.
Categories:
- Nature conservation in South Africa
- Tourist attractions in the Western Cape
- Ostrich farms
- Farms in South Africa