Hands-On Farm Life at Caistor Centre: Guided Ostrich Feeding and Baby-Chick Encounters

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Hands-On Farm Life at Caistor Centre: Guided Ostrich Feeding and Baby-Chick Encounters

A guided visit to Ostrich Land in Caistor Centre that brings you close to baby chicks, lets you feed year-old ostriches and includes time for an on‑site picnic—this guide distills what to expect and how to book.

Hands-On Farm Life at Caistor Centre: Guided Ostrich Feeding and Baby-Chick Encounters.

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Caistor Centre
Operator
Ostrich Land
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Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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At Ostrich Land in Caistor Centre you trade the city for a working farm where friendly guides lead visitors through incubator rooms and a kindergarten of newly hatched chicks, introduce you to the year‑old ‘teenage’ ostrich group, and show the rest of the animals — all with the option to linger for a picnic on the property.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Incubator and Kindergarten: Meet the New Chicks
THE YOUNG ONES

Incubator and Kindergarten: Meet the New Chicks

Guided visits can include an incubator room and a kindergarten area where the farm’s youngest chicks—sometimes only days old—are on display, subject to availability.

Hands-On Feeding with the Teenage Ostriches
FEEDING TIME

Hands-On Feeding with the Teenage Ostriches

Part of the tour is feeding the year‑old ‘teenage’ ostrich group, an interactive moment that connects visitors directly with one of the farm’s livelier cohorts.

Picnic On-Site and a Look Behind the Scenes
PRACTICAL DELIGHT

Picnic On-Site and a Look Behind the Scenes

Admission includes a guided overview of the farm, visits to other animals, and the ability to stay on the grounds for a picnic while the guides explain the farm’s operations.

What the day feels like

What the Visit Feels Like

The visit is structured around a guided walk through the farm’s key areas: an optional incubator viewing (when available), a kindergarten with newly hatched chicks, time with the year‑old ostriches for feeding, and stops to see the rest of the animals, punctuated by an opportunity to relax with a picnic on the property while staff answer questions about breeding and daily operations.

Incubator and Kindergarten: Meet the New Chicks

THE YOUNG ONES

Incubator and Kindergarten: Meet the New Chicks

Guided visits can include an incubator room and a kindergarten area where the farm’s youngest chicks—sometimes only days old—are on display, subject to availability.

Hands-On Feeding with the Teenage Ostriches

FEEDING TIME

Hands-On Feeding with the Teenage Ostriches

Part of the tour is feeding the year‑old ‘teenage’ ostrich group, an interactive moment that connects visitors directly with one of the farm’s livelier cohorts.

Picnic On-Site and a Look Behind the Scenes

PRACTICAL DELIGHT

Picnic On-Site and a Look Behind the Scenes

Admission includes a guided overview of the farm, visits to other animals, and the ability to stay on the grounds for a picnic while the guides explain the farm’s operations.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience fits — and who needs to plan around the farm’s booking rules.

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Families with children ages 5–12The pricing structure includes a defined child rate for ages 5–12, making the visit straightforward to budget for families with school‑age children.
2
Families with children under 5There is a specific admission rate for children under 5, allowing very young children to attend at a reduced cost; note an adult admission is still required for any reservation.
3
Solo adultsA reservation must include at least one adult admission, so truly solo reservations (without an adult) are not permitted under the booking rules.
4
Mixed‑age family groupsGroups with a mix of adults and children will need to account for per‑person pricing by age bracket and ensure at least one adult is included in the reservation.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

What to Bring

Visitors are welcome to stay on the farm for a picnic during the visit; admission includes the ability to remain on the property for that purpose.

Picnic Note

The farm explicitly allows staying on site to have a picnic as part of the visit.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What does admission include?

Admission includes a guided tour, visits to the rest of the animals on the farm, time to stay on the farm for a picnic, and, subject to availability, a visit to the incubator room and the kindergarten area to see the youngest chicks; the tour also includes feeding the year‑old group and meeting the breeder’s family.

How much does the visit cost?

Rates are: Adult CAD 20, Children ages 5–12 CAD 10, Children under 5 CAD 5.

Can I reserve for just children or do I need an adult?

One adult admission is mandatory for any reservation.

How do I know if there are spots available?

The reservation system displays the number of available spots for the selected date and time; if the number of spots does not match your needs, choose another time or date to make a reservation.

What if I have technical issues making a reservation?

If you experience technical issues with the reservation system, email [email protected] for assistance.

Are the incubator and the youngest chicks always available to see?

Visits to the incubator room and the youngest chicks in the kindergarten area are subject to availability.