Skip to Main Content

Picacho, Arizona: Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

RoadsideAmerica.com Team Field Report

Address:
17599 E. Peak Lane, Picacho, AZ
Directions:
I-10 exit 219. Turn west, then left onto E. Peak Lane. Follow it south one mile to the Ostrich Ranch.
Hours:
9-5 daily Nov. 16 - April 30. Fewer hours and days in the hot summer months. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
Phone:
520-466-3658
Admission:
Adults $15.
RA Rates:
Major Fun
Save to My Sights

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch.

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

Just the thought of an Ostrich Ranch is weird, but the Cogburns have made the real thing weirder. Be ready to get kissed by a goat, but don't try to kiss an ostrich.

Roadsideamerica.com Report... [02/02/2020]

Visitor Tips and News About Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

Reports and tips from RoadsideAmerica.com visitors and Roadside America mobile tipsters. Some tips may not be verified. Submit your own tip.

Colorful bird.

Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch

Oh my stars, absolutely one of the very best roadside attractions ever! $12 to feed all the animals, $3 more to feed the stingrays. The place has no lines, and everyone there is pleasant and informative. My husband and I do a lot of road traveling and we love these small side attractions... but this place is by far one of the most entertaining visits we have ever done!

[Jenn, 02/10/2020]
Rooster Cogburn's Ostrich Ranch

No more monster truck rides. There was an accident. They have even more animals now, including some sting rays to feed in the desert!

[Xine, 03/30/2018]

Cacti family.

Rooster Cogburn's Ostrich Ranch

Great way to break up the road trip, especially if you have kids. You need 45 minutes to feed the animals or 90-120 minutes to ride the monster truck! Gary, our monster truck guide, was knowledgeable and super kind. Everyone loved this stop!

[Heather Lyons, 03/15/2017]

Goats enjoy the Hole in the Wall.

Rooster Cogburn's Ostrich Ranch

If you're looking for something a little outlandish on the stretch of highway north of Tucson, this is it. The Goat Penthouse is just about the best thing ever. When we asked why there were sky goats, we were told that the goats love being up high, and they race to be the first in line to get cranked up on the platform. You can feed them treats via conveyor belt.

And, of course, there's a Wall of Goats, because -- why not? The ostriches are fascinating (but watch your fingers if you hand-feed them), and the lorikeets will climb all over you for your tiny cup of nectar.

The small shop at the entrance offers a variety of ostrich-themed items, including eggs, feathers, and eggshell jewelry.

[Jeanie, 08/01/2014]

Nearby Offbeat Places

Civil War Battle Fought HereCivil War Battle Fought Here, Picacho, AZ - 1 mi.
Fake Town ClockFake Town Clock, Florence, AZ - 27 mi.
Pyramid Tomb of the Father of ArizonaPyramid Tomb of the Father of Arizona, Florence, AZ - 29 mi.
In the region:
Pork Shop Propane Tank Pig, Queen Creek, AZ - 41 mi.

Latest Tips Across Roadside America

Catch up on the latest discoveries from the road.

Explore Thousands of Oddball Tourist Attractions!

Unique destinations in the U.S. and Canada are our special obsession. Use our attraction recommendation and maps to plan your next road trip.

My Sights

My Sights on Roadside America

Map and Plan Your Own Roadside Adventure ...Try My Sights

Mobile Apps

Roadside America app: iPhone, iPad Roadside America app for iPhone, iPad. On-route maps, 1,000s of photos, special research targets! ...More

Roadside Presidents app: iPhone, iPad Roadside Presidents app for iPhone, iPad. POTUS landmarks, oddities. ...More

Arizona Latest Tips and Stories

Latest Visitor Tips

Sight of the Week

Sight of the Week

JFK's World Famous Twine Ball, Highland, Wisconsin (Mar 18-24, 2024)

SotW Archive

USA and Canada Tips and Stories

More Sightings