Member Stories 

#

Alpaca Country Estates, LLC | Oregon

AOA Gold BenefactorVisit our picturesque ranch in Terrebonne, Oregon, where they produce their own hay, strive for a green planet, design alpaca clothing, quilts, and have top-line alpacas of every color!

#

Tierra Prometida Alpacas | Texas

AOA Gold BenefactorOur passion for alpacas shows in our fleece, our breeding program, and in our clients success.

#

Big Timber Alpacas, LLC | Oregon

AOA Gold BenefactorWe are a sustainable suri and huacaya alpaca farm whose breeding program focuses on proven elite white and color genetics to produce Champion alpaca seed stock bloodlines.

#

Shalimar Alpacas | New York

AOA Silver BenefactorShalimar Alpacas joins a passion for fiber with a passion for breeding beautiful, high quality alpacas.

#

Flying Iron Ranch | Colorado

AOA Gold BenefactorFlying Iron Ranch is located on the western slope of Colorado and specializes in breeding, showing, and selling the highest quality from the Jeremiah, Zephyrus and Quechua lines.

#

Suri & Company of Fern Creek Farm | Missouri

AOA Silver BenefactorFollowing a dream that started in 2008, Suri & Company has evolved into a farm dedicated to breeding and raising alpaca that have the “complete package”.

#

Amber Autumn Alpacas | Oregon

AOA Silver BenefactorOur world-class collection of alpacas is the result of our belief that the future of the alpaca industry lies in the acquisition of the world’s finest genetics.

#

Man in the Moon Farm, LLC | Virginia

AOA Silver BenefactorFrom the time we first saw an alpaca in 1999, to the time we purchased our first four in 2012, alpacas were in the back of our minds as a possibility for the future of our farm.

#

Cas-Cad-Nac Farm, LLC | Vermont

AOA Gold BenefactorWe started Cas-Cad-Nac Farm some 16 years ago at the same time that we were starting our family.

#

Long Hollow Suri Alpacas | Tennessee

AOA Silver BenefactorIt all started because my poor husband spent hours and hours mowing our five acre tract. We just had to do something! Then we saw a piece on Animal Planet about alpacas.

#

West Penn Alpacas | Pennsylvannia

AOA Silver BenefactorCelebrating 26 years raising Alpacas!

#

Heritage Farm Alpacas & Events, LLC | Indiana

AOA Silver BenefactorValuing our past while building for the future.

#

Foster's Trail & Alpaca Farm | Tennessee

AOA Silver BenefactorFoster's Trail & Alpaca Farm is a breeder of high quality huacaya alpacas.

#

Rosehaven Alpacas Inc | New York

AOA Silver BenefactorMentoring from our 20+ years of experience for Champion and blue ribbon alpacas, as well as learning the ins and outs of alpaca fiber!

#

Wild Hair Alpacas LLC | Colorado

We were looking for a semi-retirement business and discovered alpacas.

#

Alpacas At Holistic Farms | Maine

We have quality alpacas, diverse bloodlines and want to help you succeed.

#

Red Granite Ranch Ltd | Colorado

AOA Gold BenefactorFrom the very beginning we began making purchases and breeding decisions that would allow us to build a herd of elite alpacas.

#

Xanadu Farm Alpacas | Colorado

AOA Silver Benefactor20 years ago I decided to retire from my successful law practice and to choose an entirely different second career.

#

Walnut Ridge Acres Alpaca Farm | Pennsylvania

AOA Silver BenefactorThe Next Generation of Alpaca Farmers Breeding Excellence!

#

Applewood Lane Alpacas, Inc | Wisconsin

AOA Silver BenefactorCheck out our champion breeding stock, shop in our small gift shop, or take spinning lessons using roving from our own herd at Applewood Lane Alpacas!

#

Crescent Moon Ranch | Oregon

AOA Silver BenefactorWe Love our Alpacas and the Alpaca Lifestyle and We think You Will Too!

#

Greenbriar Farm Alpacas — MAM Consulting Associates, Inc.

AOA Silver BenefactorWe are involved in the community and have hosted numerous ag groups, veterinarian students, birthday parties, small groups and individuals. We love talking to people about alpacas.

#

Mesa Trail Alpacas | Tennessee

AOA Silver BenefactorAll-in doing alpacas from every angle.

#

Eagle Eye Farm | Wisconsin

AOA Gold BenefactorEagle Eye Farm, "soaring to excellence" and established in 2018, raises award winning huacaya alpacas and Valais Blacknose Sheep which create beautiful fiber products in a wonderful, serene setting in beautiful western Wisconsin.

#

Irish Meadows Alpaca Farm | Iowa

AOA Silver BenefactorThe recipe for our success? Start with an outstanding foundation herd, and add excellent customer service.

#

Fulcrum Farms | Ohio

AOA Platinum BenefactorOur company is dedicated to the advancement of alpaca genetics, specializing in superior fiber quality and breeding for distinctive patterns, including appaloosa and roan colors, to meet the demands of discerning customers seeking excellence in both forms.

#

Triple Diamonds Alpaca Ranch | Michigan

With over 10 years of experience in the Alpaca industry, Triple Diamonds Alpaca Ranch can be considered one of the leading alpaca ranches in the Midwest.

#

Buck Brook Alpacas | New York

AOA Silver BenefactorBuck Brook Alpacas is a family-run farm started in 2013. The farm was started for several reasons but the main reason was our love of animals.

#

Healing Springs Suris | Oklahoma

AOA Silver BenefactorWhen I started looking at alpaca fiber and ALL the benefits I discovered the Suri alpaca and fell in love.

#

Rogue Alpacas | Oregon

AOA Silver BenefactorAt Rogue Alpacas every client is provided with outstanding professional mentorship, as well as consulting and overall knowledgeable herd health. When you purchase from us, you get the WHOLE package.

photo courtesy of Wendy Beatty

About Alpacas

Learn about alpacas
and alpaca ownership.

photo courtesy of Angrea Cote

Find a Farm

Discover alpaca
farms in your area.

photo courtesy of Tammie Lightfoot

Purchase Alpacas

Find alpacas
for your herd.

alpaca socks

Alpaca Marketplace

Find your alpaca products,
services and experiences here.

Special Events 

March 14–16, 2025

Mazuri AOA National Alpaca Show

presented by Heritage Farm Alpacas & Events and RayNay Alpaca Farm

Join us in Chickasha, Oklahoma, as hundreds of alpacas compete in the show ring! Learn about alpacas, shop at one of the many vendors selling alpaca products, or grab an alpaca selfie!

Friday–Saturday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Sunday 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
TBA, 2025

AOA National Education and Fiber Conference

The AOA National Education and Fiber Conference (NEFC), held in conjunction with the AOA National Fleece Show, brings together alpaca owners and fiber enthusiasts from across the country to learn, network, and skill-build.

The three-day weekend will consist of a variety of educational seminars from industry experts, discussion-based breakout sessions, hands-on workshops, award ceremonies, and more! This is a great opportunity to connect with members of the industry.

 
September 27–28, 2025

National Alpaca Farm Days

Experience alpacas up-close the last weekend in September during the 19th Annual National Alpaca Farm Days!

Search our map for a participating farm and enjoy a fun-filled day for the entire family!

photo courtesy of Magnolia Blossom Ranch LLC

September 27–28, 2025, times vary per farm