What kind of place comes to mind when you apply the title “The Darndest Place to Visit?” Perhaps something slightly adventurous with a touch of whimsy and nostalgia? If that’s what you have in mind, then you are going to love this farm and petting zoo we’re going to highlight today, which possesses all those qualities in an offbeat roadside attraction.

Let’s take a look!

Welcome to the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch, a secluded petting zoo and farm located just off Interstate 10 between Casa Grande and Tucson.
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It sits just south of the epic Picacho Peak State Park, which gives an impressive scenic view.
The ranch has been in operation since 1999 when feeding an ostrich was the primary attraction, you can still do so today, but so much more has been added to the ranch’s list of activities.
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Since its inception, the farm has referred to itself as the "Darndest Place You’ll Ever Visit." We agree!
The ranch has added a long list of exotic and domesticated animals that you can watch, pet, and feed! Among those are some petting zoo favorites like goats…
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...or some other feathered friends like parakeets which live in their own habitat…
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...or even a chance to pet a stingray that lives in a massive pool.
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The ostrich ranch is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from now through April 30. On May 1, the ranch’s summer hours take effect and the days open will be reduced to Fridays through Mondays.
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Have you had a chance to visit this unique ranch? Be sure to share your favorite memory at the ranch by leaving a comment below!

The Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch is located at 17599 East Peak Lane in Picacho, just off Interstate 10 near Picacho Peak State Park. You can find details about admission fees, hours of operation, products for sale, and more by visiting the farm’s website.

If you’re in the northern part of the state, there are several other fantastic exotic animal zoos and sanctuaries to visit. One of our favorites is Bearizona, which you can read about in our previous article: Visit This Little Known Arizona Park For The Time Of Your Life.

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