The Burros of Oatman, AZ
Posted by: Janila
N 35° 01.612 W 114° 23.052
11S E 738646 N 3879149
One of the main attractions of the old mining town of Oatman, Arizona, are the freely roaming burros, descendants of the pack animals used in the mines.
Waymark Code: WM9WJH
Location: Arizona, United States
Date Posted: 10/06/2010
Views: 32
Drive through Arizona on Rt. 66 and you are bound to run into this little mining town whose population of 128 must all be devoted to entertaining tourists. The burros who roam through the town, nudging the visitors for treats, are a huge attraction and when we were there, they were attracting more attention than the shops and displays. Visitors can purchase carrots and burro feed throughout the town. The town protects the burro babies who are do not yet have the back teeth needed to chew the carrots by placing stickers on their foreheads of a carrot with a line through it.
Public or Private: Public
Type of Animals: Wild
Address: Oatman, AZ US 86433
Operating Seasons and Hours: No operating times, the burros roam freely all the time.
Price of Admission: No admission fee
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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