John Francis Peggotty held up Cobb & Co carriages while draped in gold and riding an ostrich along the Coorong road — or so the story goes. Exactly how far-fetched is this local legend?

Ostriches raced through a North Carolina town 88 years ago — with people riding them, historians said. During the “unusual” race on July 6, 1935, one of the flightless birds “got off track ...

While the girl was riding the ostrich, the ride became too bumpy. After only a few steps, she ended up hanging off the side of the ostrich, and her leg got in the way, causing the ostrich to trip ...

This year’s Chandler Ostrich Festival runs Friday-Sunday on the second and third weekends of March (March 8-10 and March 15-17) at Tumbleweed Park at 2250 S. McQueen Road, between Germann and ...

The Ostrich Experience lets guests meet and observe ostriches roaming freely in their designated viewing area. For a full list of attractions, click/tap here . The festival also has two new rides.

Ostrich breeder rides wave of online popularity Host gives fans close up look at the birds, while answering viewers' often bizarre questions with a sense of humor ...