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Step 1
Go to the link provided in additional resources and click on "Visit a Farm Near You." Select the state you reside in.
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Step 2
Click on the farm or ranch name located near you in your state. This will give you the address and contact information for this alpaca farm. Alpaca farmers who are provided on this site are very welcoming. They enjoy visitors and will answer any question you have about alpacas.
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Step 3
Know that many alpaca farms are like a private zoo. Your name will be on a registry list and then the farmer will meet you and show you around. You can get your hands on the alpacas and ask your questions about habitat, feeding and breeding.
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Step 4
Take notice of the size and shape of pen they keep their alpacas in and the types of feeders they use. Ask them if they use their alpacas for showing in county fairs, the wool, for breeding, or all the above and what other options are there. Also ask them about types of immunization for the alpacas and costs.
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Step 5
Get information on purchasing an alpaca, if you are so interested. Many alpaca farms sell alpacas (which is why alpaca farmers are so welcoming of a visit). Alpacas aren't cheap; they cost from $10,000 to $40,000 for breeding females and $5,000 to $35,000 for high quality males. Be prepared for farmers to inquire about the space you have available for an alpaca and the region you live in. Alpacas can live anywhere, but if you live in a warm area, you must trim your alpaca often as they can overheat. You also need a 3 to 10 acre pasture for an alpaca to move freely and live in. In this area, you should have a grass and hay feeder and a bunk for starches to be feed in, such as corn.
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Step 6
Contact your state Department of Agriculture to ask for more information about alpacas and if there are any located in your area.
