Alpaca Experience
Our Alpaca Experience is an approx 1-hour 45-minute session, consisting of an alpaca learning session and safety induction, introduction to the alpaca's, facts, and figures about these amazing animals.
This followed by a walk out into the woods for a 45-50 minute walk taking in the sights and more learning.
Please note when booking an Alpaca Experience you are booking 1 Alpaca with 2 people.
Meet & Greet Session
We now offer a non walking sessions. The session is aimed at all ages and abilities, children 3-12 years old must be accompanied by a responsible adult (18+). This takes place in the orchard a 20 minute session to feed and take in the delights of these gorgeous animals.
Special needs & Wheelchair users
The alpaca trail is not suitable for wheelchairs as it is natural terrain so uneven and narrow in places, but we offer a 30-minute private interaction session for guests with accessibility issues or additional needs.
£30.00 includes refreshments for 2 (plus additional carers) and one goodie bag. Please email alpacas@longthornsfarm.co.uk to book or call 01929401539.
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Alpaca Experience Availability Calendar
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Cream Tea after your walk
Why not add Dorset Cream Tea after your walk, this can be ordered when you book your Alpaca Experience.
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Alpaca Experience Digital Voucher
Alpaca Experience Gift Box Voucher
The Alpaca Gift Box Experience includes:- An Alpaca card, Alpaca voucher, a personalised message and posted to an address of your choice.
Redeem your Alpaca Experience Voucher
Book your Alpaca Experience above and use the Voucher Code to redeem your voucher at checkout.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Alpacas
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How long do they live? - Usually about 20 years
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What is the difference between an Alpaca and a Llama? - The llama is approximately twice the size of the alpaca and the llama has a very coarse outer coat over a softer inner coat - as opposed to the alpaca, which has a very fine, single coat. In addition, the llama produces far less fibre per animal than the alpaca, despite its much larger size. The llama has been bred as a pack-carrying animal. The alpaca was domesticated and bred for over 5000 years as a luxury fibre-producing animal.
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How many colours are there? -There are 22 recognised colours from White to Black, Greys, Fawns.
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How big do they grow? - Alpaca grow up to one metre high, the babies (known as Cria's) weigh between 6 & 8 Kg at birth.
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Do they spit? - Only usually at each other, or if they disagree with something we are doing to them, maybe foot trimming or husbandry.
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How often are they sheared? - Once a year, usually at the end of May?
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What is a baby alpaca called? - A baby alpaca is called a cria, they usually only have one, twins are very rare.
Keeping Alpacas
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What do they eat? - Mainly grass and an all-year-round supply of good quality Hay, plus a winter supplement. You can keep 3 to 5 per acre depending on ground conditions.
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Do they damage the pasture? - No, Alpacas have padded feet so do not churn up the pasture, they also dung in one pile so pasture management is easier.
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Can alpaca be kept on their own? - No, Alpacas are a herd animal, they will become very stressed if separated from the others. Ideally three or more, they can live happily with goats and sheep.
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How often are they sheared? - Once a year, a good fleece can weigh up to 5 kg.
