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Half-Day Aruba Animal Sanctuary Guided Tour

4.8 · 203 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 94% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Aruba Operated by El Tours & Transfers Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Dutch, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · Hotel pickup from 45 pickup points
Tickets
Admission included
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A half day for animal lovers: the ostrich farm, the donkey sanctuary and a small animal garden, with all admissions, a guide and hotel or port pickup in the price and part of the fee going to the sanctuaries.

Food and tips are extra. 4.78 from 203 reviews at €52 per person.

In our comparison: #7 of 14 in Island Sightseeing Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €52 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Local taxes
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Attractions admission included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Gratuities

Children from €52 (ages 3 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
203 ratings
Tripadvisor 109 · Viator 94

94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 190 of 203

Star breakdown of all 203 ratings

5 stars
176 · 87%
4 stars
14 · 7%
3 stars
9 · 4%
2 stars
4 · 2%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the animal encounters and ostrich farm guides; several received an open bus instead of advertised air conditioning.

Praised

  • Feeding and petting a wide variety of animals at the stops
  • Friendly drivers share island facts between visits
  • Detailed explanations about ostriches during the guided farm visit
  • Children enjoy getting close to the animals
  • Cold water offered regularly during the outing

Complaints

  • Some had air conditioned transport, while others received an open school bus contrary to the listing
  • Some enjoyed exploring freely, while others wanted guides at the donkey sanctuary and Philip's Animal Garden
  • Some enjoyed Philip's Animal Garden, while others raised concerns about upkeep and animal housing
  • Some liked the pacing, while others felt too much time was spent at Philip's Animal Garden

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 October 2023 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Departure
09:00 on Sat; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 45 pickup points (45 pickup points listed by the operator, 44 of them hotels)
Operator
El Tours & Transfers; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

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.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK

Good to know

  • Food not included Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Children from €52 ages 3 to 12

The booking form will also ask for: arrival flight or ship details

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

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Full-Day Aruba Sightseeing island Tour with Baby Beach Swim€777h4.84 (283)shared

Ranked #7 of 14 in Island Sightseeing Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €27 to €77, median €56; typical length 4h. 0 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 14 Island Sightseeing Tours

From €52 per adult