Such an awesome little place! Please do not pass up the opportunity to go to this ranch. Feeding the big ostrich is just a small bit of the fun to be had. The monster truck ride is by far the most fun as it takes you on a 45 minute tour of the ranch and desert. The staff/family owners are all very kind people who have great customer service. Support family business and go have some unforgettable fun. read more

Stopped in on my way home from Phoenix with my daughters (15 & 18). They had a blast feeding the animals (donkeys, parakeets, deer, goats, ostriches, ducks and lorikeets) and taking pictures. Since this is all outdoors, it is highly recommended to go when the temperatures are cooler (mornings in the summer or winter time. read more

Had the best time. Perfectly suited for a day out with family. Kids can go nuts here.

We made a great memory today. Had so much fun walking around feeding the animals with 2 12 year olds, followed by monster truck ride. The folks on the farm were so nice and helpful. In the monster truck we had fun while we learned. You could see they not only loved what they do but we're proud of what they built for others to enjoy. Laugh and enjoy to make a memory. read more

Gotta agree with the other reviewers. Who on earth would bother to stop at this? Everyone! There weren't just families with kids there, but high-heeled childless hipsters, all having one heck of a lot of fun. We've done a lot of fancy, expensive things on this trip and the kids haven't loved anything like they loved cranking food up to the penthouse goats and having bright lorikeets sit on their heads. Our video game addicted boy who didn't want out of the car couldn't stop giggling and running from one critter to another. We accidentally passed it not once, but twice (read the signs carefully to get off the highway and on to the access road!) and it was totally worth the hassle of circling around Arizona to get back to it. read more

Took a group of my students (ages 15-18) there for a weekend trip. We did the Monster Truck tour and fed all of the animals... Everyone had an EXCELLENT time! Our tour guide was super nice, super funny, and really made sure that our kids had a good time! My personal favorite was feeding the lorikeets, but our kids also loved the donkeys, the bunnies (new exhibit!) and the ostrich fishing! Can't wait until next time! They are supposed to be opening a sting ray feeding exhibit this summer! :) Thank you for such fun! read more

We took our visiting kids and grandkids and had a great time. The monster truck tour is awesome and our driver was a treat!!!

This place is amazing! They have it set up perfectly to get a fun filled day with more than just ostriches. I highly recommend the monster truck tour! Our guide was funny and super informative! I had a 3 year old and 1 1/2 year old and they could not get enough of the animals! We will be back for sure! read more

I was refused entry with my service dog that I require for several disabilities due to "our aggressive goat". After my medical device was not allowed on the property, my children were injured by their animals and I was forced to lean on my 5 year old as I hobbled around the uneven surfaces, tripping and trying not to cry in front of the kids. Then my little girl was severely bitten by their rabbit and we had to stumble around the property until we found staff to get first aid. Traumatic and humiliating. Then the owner tries to make excuses after excuses without acknowledging their fault and responsibility in the entire situation. DO NOT pay money to see animals and people treated with disrespect, humiliation, poor supervision, and lack of proper animal training to the point of bodily harm coming to children. This property is not ADA accessible nor does the company acknowledge their responsibility in keeping its guests safe, especially those with disabilities. read more

Great day for young kids and the grandparents in our group. I would suggest going early in the day.

Don't miss this, especially if you have kids. We have been visiting Tuscon for a decade and somehow missed this gem. The staff is amazing. This is a very well run business and the animals are well cared for and it shows. Pop for the combo food and monster truck ride and you won't be disappointed. read more

I wanted to thank you so much with helping me out with my order. I love my ostrich feather duster and Ostrich oil . I will definitely be ordering again hopefully the next time I pass by I can come in to your ostrich farm. And I got my stuff so quick. Thank you again read more

This is a must stop when visiting the area. The staff helps you have lots of fun. They are more than an Ostrich farm. They have diving ducks, sting rays, and lots of animals to interact with. My favorite part besides riding in a big 4 X 4 while seeing the Ostrich was having birds eat out of my hand. This is a place where families can build fun memories. read more

Awesome place to go, I stoped by during a road trip with my wife and we loved it. The staff was friendly and the location was extremely clean and I met the groundskeeper and his 2 sons that worked there and they where absolutely amazing, had lots of helpful information about the animals and the feeding, and they take great pride in keeping the grounds clean for the animals and guest . read more

Just a great place to stop and spend some time. On that long drive. The Workers are friendly. And the price is really reasonable. Been their 3 times and continue to go back. Go in the early morning during the summer. And the rest of the when every.. read more

We took our 11 year old daughter and her friend here today. Like so many people, we had driven by it a number of times going between Phoenix and Tucson. The staff was as friendly as can be, and both of the girls, who are absolutely "city girls" and don't necessarily like getting dirty, had a fantastic time. We took the monster truck tour because, besides being fun, it was informative. You learn more about the birds, get to see more of them (we got to see a 3 month old ostrich), and learn more about the area. As part of your admittance fee (of a whole whopping $7 dollars), you get a substantial amount of food to feed the animals. Our girls moved pretty rapidly and we still took about an hour to use all the food. We had the opportunity to feed donkeys, deer, praire dogs, ducks, lorikeet (a beautifully colored Australian bird about the size of a parakeet which will land on your shoulder and arm) and of course ostriches. The location is very well maintained and when our family members come down this Spring from Oregon with their three boys, we will absolutely be bringing them to the Ostrich Ranch. read more

You've seen it on the I-10. JUST STOP ALREADY. A duck bit me, my kids witnessed donkeys, uh, in the act, we fed the ostrich, played out several Hitchcock nightmare scenarios with the lorikeets, and got licked by a goat. Where else are you gonna get all that? Bottom line: it's the best $7 you'll spend in Southern Arizona. The staff is super friendly and even just the feeding part was a good hour and 45 minutes of fun - next time, we're on that monster truck. Good stuff here. read more

Best stop in a very long time. Wow, what fun ... Feeding the animals was a blast. Monster truck ride and ostrich fishing was frosting on the cake. Very clean and no gift shop to dwarf to exhibit. A must stop if you are in the area. Doesn't look like much from the road but you will be amazed. read more

I just had the best time here! The stingrays were the softest and acted like puppies! The donkeys, goats, ostriches, sheep, and rainbow lorikeets were beautiful animals and so much fun to feed. Finally the monster truck ride was a blast! This is the best stop on our drive across Arizona! read more

this place is AWESOME!!! we hit this place everytime we pass it. The monster truck ride was a blast!!! so much fun feeding the lorikeets!! we always get extra nector to give them because once you are out of nector....the birds aren't interested in you anymore. yes....they have porta potties.....but if you have a problem using them....like i do.....head just across the free way to the dairy queen. nice bathrooms there. all in all.....we always have a wonderful time when we go. i think i have more fun there than the kids at times :) read more

This is the best petting/feeding zoo that I have ever been to. Located about 45 minutes north of Tucson, this is a hidden gem. For only five dollars you get a cup of food to feed donkeys, deer, goats, prairie dogs and (watch out!) ostriches. Then you enter a small room with a cup a nector and wait for parakeets to land on you and eat from your hand. No crowds and kid friendly. read more

I've driven past this for years, and finally dropped by. It's amazing! The best petting zoo ever! It's clean and cheerful, and there are a lot of different kinds of happy, healthy-looking animals to feed. The admission price includes *a lot* of feed. The best part is the lorakeet area, where the birds will land all over you in search of nectar. My kids (8 and 9) loved it, and I did too. read more

What a GREAT family place for all ages! We rode the monster truck, fed the stingrays, goats, deer, rabbits and parakeets. The best part for all of us was Ostrich "fishing" and hands on with the Lorikeets. It was fun, informative, and just an all around great learning experience. They also have a laser arcade that was enjoyed as well. The staff was super nice and we felt very welcome there. If you've already been there, they've added a lot of new things to do, so go back again. I know we will! read more

This place was better than I expected!! I thought I was going to see a few Ostrichs behind a cage, but it was definitely not that. There were several different types of animals to see. It was very cheap to buy a bucket of food to hand feed the animals. This was a great way to be interactive and learn about animals. Great experience. read more

What can I say? I'll remember this place for the rest of my life. Just petting the dopey looking deer and those minion keys did it for me. Ohh and not to mention the hole in the wall of goats. Love it 5stars read more

What can I say that others haven't? This is THE coolest thing that Tucson (not quite Tucson, but you get the picture) has to offer! The first time we went was in the morning in June and it was definitely hot but worth it! The second time we went, has been in the winter and it's still awesome! This is probably the most fun I've ever had. Just like others said, the ostriches are mean, but still very cool to feed. I haven't seen others talk about the ducks you can feed so I'm not sure if the ducks weren't there earlier in the year, but you still have the goats, deer, ostriches, more goats, prairie dogs, and lorikeets! Amazing for adults; you definitely don't need to have kids to come here :) read more

As many people have said, I drove passed this place tons of times. Stopped in Friday and we had a blast! Worth every penny. Feeding the animals can be a little intimidating but I told myself going in that I would hand feed every animal. Ostrich were scary. Ducks were fun to feed. When they come at you their bill hits your hand which shocks you but then they just eat the food. The Lorikeets were my favorite. I had 6 of them on me and it was amazing. This is a must see place. We will definitely be back. Staff and owners were super helpful, informative and friendly. read more

The people there are great!!! We learned a lot about the animals and got to ride the Monster Truck. The Monster Guide guide was fantastic!!! She was so funny and informative. The ostrich fishing was great. The animals have shifts, we saw the morning donkeys rounded up and afternoon donkeys come out running, same for the ducks, afternoon ducks came quacking as they were running to the pond. The goat penthouse was so cute as goats are known for their natural climbing abilities. The rays was awesome! Everyone enjoyed the time there and was unanimous in recommending Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch. read more

My friend and I stopped by the Ostrich Ranch today. We had a blast (and we didn't bring any kids with us)! We fed the donkeys, deer, goats, rabbits, ducks, ostriches, parakeets, lorikeets, bunnies, and stingrays. All of the animals were well fed and well behaved. The family who owns the ranch has obviously spent a lot of time with all of them. Yeah, I admit that the goat "penthouse" seems odd...but none of the animals in any of the pens seemed stressed or upset. I thought the holes that the goats poked their heads out of was a great idea. There was a lining so the goats wouldn't scratch themselves on the wood, and it kept them from climbing over each other to get food. There was fresh food in every pen, as well as clean water and shelter. I also thought it was great that they only gave people a limited amount of food, since all animals are on a specific diet and you don't want to overfeed them. The family who owns the place, plus all the employees, were very pleasant and very helpful. The whole facility was very, very clean. We easily spent a couple hours here and would have stayed longer if we had time! I will certainly recommend this place to my other friends and I will definitely go back! read more

Fun day feeding the animals. Set up for older adults and kids on crutches. No problems getting around. Went on monster truck. Ali was so much fun. She was knowledgeable about the animals and desert. Only glitch was truck made a popping sound so we were stranded in the sun for 15 minutes while truck was checked out. Will do again. read more

Had a great time with the family here!!! What a nice bunch of people that run this!! Very good value if you want to take a day and learn about the Arizona desert! read more

We had such a great time here (and we are all over the age of 40)!! it was low key but fun and a little quirky. Feeding the ducks was hysterical, the funniest thing we did on our whole trip...but we could have spent hours with the stingrays I've always been afraid of them, but the aquarist who showed us how to feed and pet them was so nice and encouraging! He, like all of the staff we talked with, was very excited about the animals, and dedicated to making sure they are happy and well cared for. The sting rays we so gentle and (believe it or not) cuddly.. they just wanted to come up and be petted. We were there on a Tuesday, so didn't get to go on the monster truck tour - but would absolutely go back to do it next time we are down there. This is definitely worth the time, for both adults and kiddos. Please go see them!! read more

Don't miss this place. What fun we had from 68 yrs old to 6 yrs old. This place is so clean with such friendly helpful people. We all enjoyed everything-the monster truck ride, feed donkeys that smiled, feeding deer, sending food up the the goats in the penthouse, feeding the hole in one goats, fishing for ostriched with pieces of oranges, feeding the ducks, having the lorakeets landing on us. Bring your own lunch as there is no food available. read more

I can't tell you how many times I've driven by, but we decided to stop and my children loved it. If you are driving down that way make sure to stop. We did the monster truck and feeding of the animals. I will be back for sure. Even my 13 year old enjoyed himself. read more

Me and my boyfriend drove past it on the way to Tucson one day and decided we needed to plan another trip to check it out. It was the most fun we've had in a long time!! Feeding a bunch of animals and a monster truck ride how can you go wrong? If you don't have fun here then there is something wrong with you. I Got pooped on by a lorikeet :)suppose to be good luck:) and got a kiss from a goat feeding it with my mouth!!! The monster truck ride was FRICKING AWESOME!! The driver was full of information and jokes. Can't wait to go again!! read more

Firstly, you cannot beat the view at this place. Secondly, it is one of the most fun places I've been to. I look forward to stopping here every time we make a road trip through Arizona. I don't care how old you are, petting an array of animals for $7 is better than any Disneyland ticket you could buy. The people who run this little place are incredibly friendly an personable. You get a lot of bang for your buck and the attractions are quirky and inviting. I have yet to feed a friendly ostrich and usually leave with a nice little bite mark on my hand but it's exciting and a one of a kind place to stop. My favorite are the mini burros and the deer. They are so gentle and outgoing. They also have a smiling burro, feed her extra! She worked hard for that trick! You can buy edible or decorative ostrich eggs, dusters, etc. I love it here! read more

On our way to Tuscon from Phoenix we happened upon the Ostrich Ranch. It was a 7 dollar admission fee. They give you a plastic cup of green pellets for the animals and nectar in a small plastic cup for the lorikeets (birds). The deer and goats were very friendly but the ostriches were beautiful but very aggressive. I mentioned to my granddaughter not to put her hands where she could be pecked but my husband didn't hear and got 'bit'. He said it hurt. So dump the green pellets in the little food containers or the ostriches. The praire dogs and ducks were nice to feed, while the ostriches looked over the fence and watched. Then it was time to visit the lorikeets. The helper told us not be be upset if the lorikeets did not come after the nectar because they may be full. Once inside our part of four were jumped by these beautiful birds. They snapped off the covers of our plastic containers and started on the nectar four or five at a time while others waited perched on our heads. We all had a fantastic time feeding them nectar and even purchased more because it was so much fun. My seven year old granddaughter put a cover on an empty nectar container to trick them when she ran out. They snapped open the cover to find an empty container and flew off. We had a wonderful time at the ranch and can't wait to return. read more