Alpaca Meet & Greet

Our alpacas are calm, curious, but also sensitive animals. That is why their well-being is central to every visit. Enjoy a unique and relaxing moment at our farm!

Be patient and calm

Alpacas can be shy at first. Approach them in a calm manner, without sudden movements, and give them time to get used to your presence. Make sure you remain calm and relaxed yourself, so the alpaca feels at ease.
This experience is about slowing down, observing and making real contact, in a way that is pleasant for both humans and animals.

Let the alpaca get used to you

Give the alpaca the opportunity to get used to your presence. Stand quietly near the animal without immediately trying to pet it. This helps the alpaca understand that you are not a threat.

Slowly extend your hand

If the alpaca feels comfortable, you can slowly extend your hand. Alpacas use their nose to investigate new things, so they may sniff your hand. This is the time to give them a piece of apple or carrot.

Pay attention to the alpaca's behavior

If you notice that the alpaca feels uncomfortable or stressed, stop approaching. Signals such as looking away, moving quickly, or retreating may indicate that the alpaca is not at ease. Do not force the interaction and always be prepared to give the alpaca space when it needs it.

Social alpacas

Alpacas that have had regular contact with people are often more open to approaches and sometimes even touches. Many alpacas that live in herds and are used to human interaction enjoy some attention and may move closer for a pet.

What does an alpaca like during your meeting?

Give the alpaca some food

Love also goes through the stomach with alpacas.
The best way to pet an alpaca is to give some healthy food .

Approach the alpaca calmly

As mentioned, alpacas are flight animals.
If you approach them calmly and slowly, they will not run away.

Respect Body Language

Always pay attention to the body language of the alpaca.
If an alpaca puts its ears in its neck and starts to growl, you better step away.

Absolutely do not do this when approaching an alpaca.

Alpacas are flight animals. Too many stimuli, crowds, or unclear expectations can cause stress. By keeping the experience calm and animal-oriented, we ensure a safe and pleasant environment for both alpaca and visitor.

This approach does not guarantee "petting moments", but it does guarantee an authentic, educational and respectful experience.

Make wild movements

Alpacas are prey animals and will run at unexpected movements.

Make loud noises

If one gets startled, they all run away.

Give too much attention

If you become too pushy or want to approach them too quickly, they will all flee together.

Touch on the head

The head of an alpaca is very sensitive.
They are easily startled if you touch them on their head.

Touch the legs

They also find this very annoying.
If you touch their legs, they will quickly walk away from you.