An alpaca experience like no other
If you have ever wanted to interact one on one with alpacas, stroke and hug them then you have found your special place. My unique Alpaca Encounter experience will leave you feeling enchanted and uplifted all within the beauty of Dartmoor National Park.
Free for under 3s
£20
per child
£30
per adult
Winner of 'Experience of the Year'
one whole hour of alpacas
private & exclusive
ACCESSIBLE FOR EVERYONE
great for adults and kids
alpaca treats included
What's it all about?
As alpaca experiences go, I think mine is pretty special as my beautiful herd of alpaca boys are very friendly, affectionate and trusting. Alpacas do not typically like to be touched (by us or each other) and although I have a few 'normal' ones, I have a whole bunch of very cuddly boys.
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Even my stud male Joker is just a big laid back, gentle giant and all his relations are the same - Joker's brothers Mr T, Mr Sharps and Bubbles are the ideal therapy animals as these extremely tactile boys genuinely like to be stroked, groomed and even enjoy a massage!
So if you want to be really hands on with these magical animals book your hour with us and forget all your worries. An Alpaca Encounter might just be the best mindfulness activity ever.​​
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​Hand feed the boys with all their favourite snacks
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Sit out with them, relax and feed them hay
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Put out some alpaca 'catnip' and watch them roll around with joy (needs a dry day!)
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Lead the alpacas around with their mirror
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Watch the boys splash in their paddling pool and give them a hose pipe shower (March to October)
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Snuggle with Snowball
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Give Mr Sharps a massage and a hug
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Selfie time with Macca Paca
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Lots of photo opportunities, fun & laughter
From just £50
It's not just about alpacas!
It might be called an Alpaca Encounter but lets not forget the bond you will create with Snowball, everyone's favourite dog sheep! You will create a new friend for life and he genuinely remembers you when you return for more. I have 6 sheep on the farm who are all very friendly and quite cuddly but Snowball is on another level entirely. This sweet sheep just loves people and likes nothing more than a stroke and a full on hug (oh and Rich Tea biscuits - his favourite snack!). He will be hoping that you sit down so he can sit with you. Snowballs story is that he used to live in with the other sheep boys but was never accepted by them. Denied access to water, hay and shelter one day Snowball was attacked (sheep hierarchies can be rather strict). For his own safety he was moved out to live with the alpaca boys who he gets on famously with. And so Snowball began living his best sheep life but as he still needed his own kind we also chose for him a lovely female sheep companion, Queenie. It only took them 24 hours to form a bond - this is a real sheep love story.
An accessible alpaca experience! Where you can just be you!
No matter your age, ability or shoe size, this experience is suitable for everybody. I think this is such a memorable and rewarding time that I want it to be accessible to all. Alpacas are used as therapy animals for a reason - they are extremely calming to be around and if you could bottle up the pure magic of a cuddle with Mr Sharps then you would have a miracle cure for many things.
It's weatherproof!
Rain or shine, nothing spoils an Alpaca Encounter (group size up to 10) - whatever the weather this experience can still be enjoyed to its fullest even on the wettest and most miserable days. The alpaca boys hate the rain and as they are so trusting and tactile, will happily invite you into their cosy space to sit with them. Sheltered from the elements, you will feed the boys all their favourite treats under cover and then watch them get sleepier and sleepier after their hay. People often ask if they can book specifically for a rainy day to get the experience of an alpaca asleep in their lap - this will normally be Macca Paca or Ocado! It's a great excuse to book again and means you never need worry about what time of year you are visiting us. Please note that if you are a larger group (11+ people) or have specific needs such as use a wheelchair, it may not be possible to operate this experience in adverse weather. If I am not able to accommodate your needs comfortably undercover then you will be offered a gift voucher valid for 12 months to rebook at your leisure.
Don't just take my word for it! Check out the reviews
“We had a wonderful visit with Helen and her alpacas and sheep. We visited 3 other alpaca farms during our trip and this was our favourite! The alpacas were lovely and Helen told us a little bit about each of their personalities, which were all so surprisingly different."
Tala, November 2022
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