ALQUEVA                                                                        PORTUGAL

Opening Hours Spring 2004

Saturday, Sunday and holidays: Farm 11:00 – 19:00
Restaurant: 12:00 - 19:00 Dinner with previous order !

other days: Farm and Restaurant 10:00 – 18:00
Dinner with previous order!

!!! FREE ENTRANCE !!!

Groups and guided tours are possible every day!

prices for guided farm tours: EURO 2,--/person (children Euro 1,--),

min. Euro 10,--

Group prices by agreement.

Safety advices

We try to make the stay as convenient as possible, that means for our visitors, but specially for our ostriches. Even as ostriches adapt very well to the human, we must consider them as a WILD ANIMAL. Therefore we ask you to pay attention to the following rules:

1. Children

A visit of our farm is an exciting experience for children of any age. Please never let your children unattended and avoid noise. Please make sure, that your children also understand and follow the rules.

2. Dogs

Dogs and other pets are welcome on our farm. Please keep dogs always on the lead; hunting dogs should have also a muzzle.

IT IS ABSOLUTLY PROHIBITED TO BRING BIRDS TO OUR FARM!

3. Fire

Our region is a high-risk area for fire, specially during the dry summer time.

Avoid any open fire and do not throw away cigar-ends.

4. Rubbish

We try to keep our farm clean, please help us and put your rubbish only in the proper dustbin.

5. Parking

Please park at the parking areas. Parking is free of charge. We are not responsible for any damage on your vehicle. Close your vehicle and do not leave any values visible.

6. Behaviour with the animals

It is prohibited to enter paddocks, stables, incubating facilities and restricted areas as well as feed or touch the animals on our farm without the present of a staff member. This is for your own safety. It is strictly prohibited to plug feathers, feathers that you find on the floor you can keep. You must not pass fences or barriers.

7. Restriction of Liability

The Baronigg-Criação de Avestruzes, Lda. excludes any indemnification or liability for damages, caused during your stay on our farm. The visit is on your own risk

8. Liability

Visitors are responsible for damages, which they cause during their stay on our farm. Parents are responsible for their children. To take eggs, eggshells or other things from our farm is theft and will be prosecuted.

Instructions of the farm staff must be followed!