Aruba Eco-Activities

Environmental Tours

No matter where you stay on the island, there are a wide range of Aruba eco-activities available. You can arrange for day tours on your own after your arrival or purchase them as part of an all-inclusive vacation package. Tickets can be purchased in advance, or as a last minute decision. There are so many to choose from, you may have to come back to visit again. If you want to be outside enjoying the sand and surf, consider scuba diving and snorkeling as you learn about the natural and artificial reefs and how they affect the local sea life.

There are just as many Aruba eco-activities on land as there are in the water. For the eco-tourist, visit the Arikok National Park for bird watching and hiking tours. The park encompasses the Aruba lava formation, a quartz diorite formation, and the limestone formation that extends towards the center of the island, beginning at the shore. They are the three primary formations that have shaped the local eco system as well as the way the pattern in which island became inhabited. There are many different indigenous species that make their homes in the Park, from the green parakeet and whiptail lizard to the burrowing owl and cat-eyed snake.

If you are looking for unique Aruba eco-activities, visit the Bubali Bird Sanctuary just outside of Oranjestad, the capital city. It was created for several species of migratory birds that come to Aruba to nest. Heron, coots, cormorants and ducks are among those that are often found here. Visitors can watch the birds in their natural habitat from the observation tower built specifically for this purpose. The butterfly farm has been created to contain the largest collection of exotic butterflies in the world. There are dozens of endangered species that are free to fly in their natural tropical setting. Many can only be found here.

The Aruba Ostrich Farm is home to the largest single flock in the world. Although Africa is their native land, they thrive in this hot, dry climate. Their cousins, the Australian Emu also share the farm. Visitors can tour the farm and get and up close look at these flightless birds. Opportunities for Aruba eco-activities abound, whether on land or sea. Natural inland pools and a rugged landscape provide the perfect setting for a variety of species of wildlife and plants. From the brilliantly colored reefs to the vibrant butterflies, aloe vera to limestone formations, this unique eco-system is a refuge for them all.

You know, I can never get into bird watching at home. I guess I'm just used to the varieties and don't really care much if they're around or not. But when I visit Aruba, I find the birds fascinating. It's not that they're all that different...maybe it's just the beautiful atmosphere that makes them more appealing. Aruba makes EVERYTHING more appealing

I'm imagining that the butterfly farm is very beautiful because butterflies feed on nectar. Nectar are found on flowers so the farm should be filled with flowers. It would be an awesome sight to see.

I haven't tasted an Ostrich egg before but I'm willing to taste it if they are serving it in Aruba. It was mentioned in the last paragraph of the article that Aruba has the largest single flock of Ostriches. I'm wondering how they could have done that wherein the island is not that big. I think they are good in land management.