Ostriches Our ostriches, Bradley and Sophie, have been with us since 1993. They are the world s largest flightless bird. In the wild, ostriches can be found with herds of grazing animals such as antelope and zebras. They use their long necks to look for danger, but do not stick their heads in the sand like many believe. If you see them crouch low to the ground, they re really trying to blend in with the environment to protect themselves.
Ostriches even sleep with their necks upright.
When they do put their necks down during sleep, it is only a few times for 16 minutes each time. Ostriches eat grass, insects, small reptiles and rodents. Ostriches have well-developed wings, but don t use them to fly. They are used for balance and courting females. Ostriches love to dance.