Canzelle Alpacas offers cool oak woodlands and rolling green meadows for the alpacas, and a view of the Santa Barbara Channel Islands on a clear day, all on 20 acres nestled against the mountains.

After 16 years in Hope Ranch we outgrew our three acres and feel very blessed to have found our little bit of heaven in Carpinteria, California, just 15 minutes south of Santa Barbara. We invite you and your friends and family to stop by to feast your eyes and to feel the exquisite fiber on these gentle, exotic animals.

Open Farm Day Tours 1st Saturday each month 11am-3pm ~ $35~ RSVP email Private Tours by appointment Inquire about Events with Lunch in the Pasture & Fiber Arts Projects

Our small select herd provides a variety of colors and animals for sale, including pregnant females, weanlings and yearlings, as well as adorable pet quality males.

Why Alpacas? We were looking for a home-based business that I could basically run myself, an excellent investment with handsome tax benefits and a lucrative business the whole family would enjoy.

An advertisement piqued our interest — after setting eyes on these darling animals, it was love at first sight! Being animal lovers and having raised livestock in South Africa, alpacas seemed natural for us and our very steep three acres.  In 1999, Canzelle Alpacas, a mother-daughter partnership, was born!

Our search for a fine foundation herd took us across the country. We chose proven bloodlines and award-winning studs for blue ribbon crias (babies). Going gray? — we know the way! After extensive research, we carefully selected each alpaca for excellent conformation, very fine colored fleece and a sweet temperament.  Temperament is of utmost importance to us — we walk and talk and play with our alpacas!

Canzelle Alpacas is small enough so that each animal is hand-fed and personally cared for, and you, a new breeder, receive the service and support you deserve.  Additionally, we are large enough to offer a selection of colors and prices, and are T-Team trained so you can enjoy a walk in the woods or fun in the show ring.

Leave the stress behind and enjoy the serene Alpaca Lifestyle that provides the ultimate livestock investment and the perfect pet!

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Canzelle Alpacas proudly supports the national Alpaca Breeders & Owners Association. Besides showcasing outstanding huacaya and suri alpacas in the showring, and exhibiting their elite fleece in fiber arts displays, quality alpaca apparel will be for sale, all open to the public. The Conference also includes workshops and educational seminars for the newly inquisitive or the seasoned rancher regarding alpaca health and care, herd management, fiber characteristics and preparation, marketing, and ranch design.