Activity Overview
Learn more about alpacas and get to feed these charming animals with a visit at the Albuquerque Alpacas. This alpaca farm is a suitable destination for a fun family day out. Enjoy an exciting hands-on experience by getting a personalized private tour of this working alpaca ranch.
The owners of Albuquerque Alpacas, Skip and Stacie Chavez, started breeding alpacas as a hobby, but over time, their idea evolved and today the farm is home to a large number of Huacaya Alpacas. The tour includes a visit to the craft room, where you can see the spinning wheel used to transform wool into beautiful scarves and sweaters.
Things to Do
- Feed the alpacas and learn more about these friendly animals that are native to the Americas.
- Take a tour of the farm and see how the fleece of the alpacas is sheared and transformed into yarn.
- Visitors are welcome to take as many pictures as they like with the alpacas.
Albuquerque Alpacas Insider Tips
- Do not miss the shop of the ranch, where you can find a wide range of hand woven alpaca wool items.
- Tours are free for the public, but in most cases you need an appointment.
- There is plenty of parking space available at Albuquerque Alpacas, but look out for the rural roads, which may sometimes be muddy.
