For thousands of years the elegant and beautiful alpaca has roamed the high Andean mountains and plateaus of South America where, it is said, they live closer to heaven than any other creature.  Today these gentle animals can be found peacefully grazing on ranches and farms all across America, bringing their magic and serenity, and the gift of their exotic fiber, to a whole new breed of livestock tenders, from the Eastern Seaboard to the shores of California.

We named this baby 'Jabulani' which means 'Happiness' in Zulu!

Alpacas are cousins to Llamas and are raised for their fabulous fiber, worn only by royalty in ancient cultures. It is finer than cashmere and warmer than wool. Better stores the world over carry beautiful, high fashion clothing in alpaca.

Alpacas were originally imported from Chile, Peru and Bolivia. However, the registry is now closed to imported animals.  Although today alpacas number in the millions, there are currently only 60,000 in the United States.  This  number is growing rapidly, however, as more people catch their first glimpse of an alpaca, fall in love and embrace the pastoral lifestyle they promise.

These remarkable herd animals come in 22 natural colors in shades of gray, brown, fawn and in black and white. Alpacas are very hardy and easy to care for, with a low impact on the environment. They only require hay, fresh water and some supplements, and can be very successfully raised on small properties.

Pet quality or companion males may be purchased for around $1,000, females start at $10,000, and an outstanding stud male can fetch as much as $50,000 or more.

Please contact Canzelle Alpacas or call (805) 967-6533 for further information or to schedule an appointment to visit these magnificent animals — an incredible investment and the perfect pet.