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    Picacho Ranch Critter Feeding Admission

    Hand-feed ostriches, stingrays, and barnyard critters at a working ranch

    4.8 stars• 428 reviews

    Duration

    Any day we are open

    Includes

    Ranch admission, animal feed

    Highlights

    Spend time at a working ostrich ranch and feed a variety of animals. Your admission includes animal feed, with stingray food included only with the applicable admission option.

    • Explore a three-generation working ostrich ranch
    • Hand-feed ostriches, miniature donkeys, goats, deer, ducks, sheep, bunnies, tortoises, and lorikeets
    • Visit Stingray Bay, included with every feeding admission
    • Feed stingrays with an admission that includes stingray food
    • Discover the Goat Penthouse and Hole in the Wall Gang

    Important details

    • Everyone ages 6+ needs a feeding admission to enter the ranch
    • Children 5 and under enter free, but feed is not included
    • A small convenience fee may apply to online tickets and is not included in the listed price

    Cancellation Policy

    All online ticket sales are final. Each ticket is valid for one ranch visit on any day the ranch is open. If the ranch closes because of severe weather, use your ticket on a different day the ranch is open.

    Product ID: Z8EES3

    FAQs

    Park and head to the main ticket booths at the front of the tent. Show your ticket to a team member to get scanned in, pick up your feed, and enter.

    Yes. Walk-up tickets are always available, and online tickets are not required.

    Yes. The online ticket provider may add a small convenience fee that is not collected by the ranch. Confirm the amount with Greetwell before booking.

    Meeting details

    Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, 17599 E Peak Ln, Picacho, AZ 85141

    Experience provided by Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

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    Ages 6+ Critter Feeding (No Stingray Food)

    $12.72

    Price includes admission & feed for all animals except stingrays.

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    Ages 6+ Critter Feeding with Stingray Food

    $15.90

    Includes admission & feed for all animals including stingrays

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    Kids 5 & Under Free Admission / Optional Critter Food

    $6.36

    Admission for Kids 5 & under is FREE but does NOT include feed • Add on Kids feed here.

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    428 reviews•Google Maps
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    This family-friendly animal attraction has clearly mastered the art of interactive experiences. Visitors consistently praise the hands-on feeding opportunities with unique animals like ostriches, lorikeets, tortoises, and rabbits. The facility maintains clean conditions with healthy-looking animals, plus plenty of handwashing stations throughout. Staff members earn high marks for being friendly and making guests feel genuinely welcome, even going out of their way for group visits. Families return here regularly, some claiming it as a "second home" after decades of visits. The setup works wonderfully across generations—young toddlers, teens, and grandparents all seem to have memorable experiences. The Monster Truck tour gets specific mentions for its informative and entertaining guide. While the atmosphere might be a bit hokey (in the best way, as one long-time visitor notes), that lighthearted vibe is part of the charm. It's worth a stop if you're traveling through the area and want something different from typical tourist attractions.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 3
    5/5

    Great Arizona original! Ive gone there from taking my kids and grandkids. The desert sting rays are really cool!

    Photo of Comic Book Chris

    Comic Book Chris

    June 26, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Great Arizona original! Ive gone there from taking my kids and grandkids. The desert sting rays are really cool!

    Photo of Comic Book Chris

    Comic Book Chris

    June 26, 2026

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