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Like llamas, alpacas are related to camels. They are raised for their wool, which is shorn, or shaved off, once a year.

brown alpaca looking at camera

Did you Know?

It is believed that more than 6,000 years ago, alpacas were developed through selective breeding heavily influenced by the wild vicuna.

Quick Facts

Range:
Domestic

Height:
Up to 3.5 ft

Lifespan:
15 to 25 yrs

Zoo Location:
Children's Zoo

Diet:
Grass