Mindanao has a lot to offer even for traveling families with kids, particularly if you want to expose your kids to nature and animals from Davao’s Philippine Eagles to the dramatic Maria Cristina Falls of Iligan.
A must-visit for families is the Ostrich and Crocodile Farm in Opol, Misamis Oriental, just outside the city of Cagayan de Oro. My kids have seen ostriches but not in a farm, when you say farm- hundreds of them! This is just a parcel of the whole farm.
Opol’s ostrich farm is a pioneer in the industry. If you have visited your local ostrich farm, there is a big chance that they got their birds from Opol. Our guide told us that even the ostriches in Palawan came from them.
The farm is the source of ostrich meat and some part of the birds like its feathers are responsibly used for other products. If you want to try ostrich meat, you can dine in one of the restaurants in Cagayan de Oro.
The number of ostriches is not the only thing that will amaze you when visiting this farm. Visitors will get to see the life stages of the world’s living tallest birds from eggs to adults.
When visiting the farm, always ask for the ostrich egg and hold them! How many omelettes do you think we can make from these eggs?
Tried to walk on ostrich egg shells.
First time to see ostrich chicks. They are the cutest!
I would say, teenager ostriches?
Their beaks and height are intimidating but they sweet creatures.
Opol farm is not only a trailblazer in ostrich raising but in crocodile as well. There were only few crocodiles at the farm, but it was fine. We often meet crocodiles in human form in our daily lives, right? 😉
The farm also has peasants, peacocks, sheep, goats and other farm animals.
If you are looking for a family-friendly attraction in Cagayan de Oro, take a trip outside the city to Opol.
The struggle to get these kids for a photo-op is real.
Even the young at heart will love this attraction near Cagayan de Oro City.
For Opol Ostrich & Crocodile Farm contact information and the likes, click here.
