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Alpacas

Scientific Name

Vicugna pacos

👀 Animal Footmark

Learn more about them below

Meet
Fun Fact!
Did you Know?!
Did you know that alpacas have three stomachs? That's right, just like cows! They use each one to digest their food in different ways.

Life Span

In the wild

15-20 years

at the zoo

20-25 years

Size

Weight

100-200 pounds

Height

Height

Diet

Omnivorous

A lot of insects and occasionally plants.

Region

Originated from South America. 

They are adapted to living in high altitude environments, such as the Andes Mountains.

Conservation Status

Least Concern (LC)

Learn more about their conservation status.

The IUCN, International Union for Conservation of Natur maintains the Red List, a global database assessing the conservation status of species. It's a vital tool for tracking endangered species and guiding conservation efforts.

in the twin valleys

Alpacas
Located
On Map
Visit them at Brantford Nature's Getaway

Navigate to them across our 25 acres.

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Find them in Brantford