15 Adorable NJ Alpaca Farms You Must Visit!
What’s better than seeing the face of a fluffy alpaca! In case you don’t know, an alpaca is a species of South American camelid found in Southern Peru, Western Bolivia, Ecuador, and Northern Chile. There has been a rise in NJ alpaca farms and luckily a lot of them let you visit!
What’s the difference between an alpaca and a llama? Although they are closely related there are a few differences. For one, alpacas are bred specifically for their fiber which is used to make knitted and woven items. They are INCREDIBLY soft and cozy alpaca blankets, sweater, gloves, etc are very popular. Secondly, alpacas are a lot smaller.
15 Adorable NJ Alpaca Farms You Must Visit:
Arrow Acres Alpaca Farm
Arrow Acres Alpaca Farm is a family run farm located in Monmouth County. The farm is owned and run by Don and Dee Sherman alone with their children and grandchildren. In addition to visiting their farm and meeting their alpaca herd, you can also purchase hand spun yarn and hand knit creations.
2021 Bentz Road Wall, NJ
Bluebird Farm Alpacas
Bluebird Farm Alpacas located in Peapack is an 11-acre farm that snugs up against 175+ acres of adjacent farmlands. Their foundation herd was selected from farms offering quality breeding stock, consistent conformation, recognized champion bloodlines and undeniably soft fleece. You are invited to come and visit Bluebird Farm Alpacas to meet, interact with, photograph, or even adopt one of their cuddly creatures. You must book your visit in advance!
44 Willow Ave, Peapack, NJ
Cedar Lane Alpacas
Cedar Lane Alpacas in Howell is a small farm that raises and sells alpacas at reasonable prices for startup farms. They have a small farm store retailing alpaca yarn, and knitted products. Visits are welcome by appointment 732-938-4185 or email dmell@verizon.net.
67 Victory Rd, Howell, NJ
Dancing Horse Farm
Located in Pemberton, Dancing Horse Farm has been breeding and raising alpacas in southern new jersey for over 15 years. They process their animal’s fiber into yarns and products that they sell in their farm store.
221 Fort Dix Rd, Pemberton, NJ
Edel Haus Farm
Edel Haus farm provides a place for people to come and find peace with the animals, and take a break from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Open from 11am to 4pm every Saturday year round, they invite all members of the public to stop by for a visit, spend time with their friendly herd of alpacas, and enjoy beautiful 14 acres of land.
2660 Allaire Road, Wall, NJ
Emelise Alpacas
The Emelise Alpacas herd began with two male and two female alpacas in 2002. Nearly nine years later, they have, at any given time, between 40 and 60 head on the farm, and what began as somewhat of a lark is now a thriving family business, named after their two daughters, Emma and Elise — Emelise Alpacas.
73 Mackenzie Road Lebanon Township Hampton, NJ
Highland Airs Alpaca Ranch
Highland Airs Alpaca Ranch, set on 30 acres of peaceful woodland in Hackettstown, NJ, is home to 23 alpacas, 1 llama, an alpaca gift store, one husky, and two very passionate owners. Visiting and meeting their beautiful alpacas is a wonderful and fun outing for family and friends alike. They offer tours of their barns, in depth halter training and opportunities to walk the alpacas and feed them by hand.
10 River Rd (off Kings Hwy), Hackettstown, NJ
Hidden Pastures Luxury Fiber Farm
Hidden Pastures is a family-owned and managed farm that opened in 2004. On their farm you can find alpacas, rabbits, goats, sheep and yaks. The farm offers a paid tour where you can interact with the animals and learn how the farm operates, or you can visit during the regular hours to visit their shop and see the animals in a designated area at no cost. I took a visit there! Read about it here
35 Newton Ave, Branchville, NJ
Humming Meadows Alpacas
Humming Meadows Alpacas is a family owned alpaca farm in Sussex County, New Jersey, nestled in 27 acres of beautiful woods and fields. Over 50 alpacas, two goats, a mini horse, an Italian donkey, a mini pig and lots of chickens. Open for farm tours!
131 Halsey Rd, Newton, NJ
Jersey Shore Alpacas
Jersey Shore Alpacas is owned and operated by Jim and Tish Carpinelli who purchased their first two alpacas in 2005. They now have over 18 alpacas who are excited to meet you! Their farm is located in the back of their home where you can find “Alpaca Lovers Only” parking (or park anywhere on their driveway). I took a visit there! Read about it here.
521 Route 47 South, Cape May, NJ
Little Brushwood Alpaca Farm and Country Store
Little Brushwood Alpaca Farm and Country Store is a small family-run farm with big hearts, avid nature and animal lovers with a passion, to strive in raising healthy and happy alpacas, chickens, along with future livestock that this little humble farm can produce. Currently, farm visits are by appointment only.
51 Parsons Rd, Newton, NJ
Nash Hill Alpacas
Located in Tabernacle Nash Hill Alpacas started with 4 Alpacas and now have a small herd of 34. They have a full store on site filled with alpaca items like hats and scarves. Farm visits by appointment on Friday’s and Sunday’s.
354 Tuckerton Rd, Tabernacle, NJ
Stone Mountain Farms
Founded in 2014, Stone Mountain Farms is a 22 acre farm in the beautiful New Jersey Highlands. On their site you can find Alpacas and Alpaca Products, Cider Apples and other Fruits, Hops, Bees, and so much more.
149 Old Beaver Run Rd, Lafayette, NJ
Winding Creek Alpaca Farm
The 22 acre farm is run by Mike and Sheri von Fischer. Their herd of 22 huacaya alpacas are from some of the finest lineage in the country. They invite you to visit to meet their animals and learn more about raising alpacas. Call to schedule your visit today!
1148 Somers Point Road , Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Windy Farm Alpacas
Established in 1999, this small farm is conveniently located 3 miles from NJ Turnpike exit #7 in historic Chesterfield Township. Offering fine fleeced alpacas and many years experience. Open by appointment all year for Sales: Alpacas, as well as Fleece & Yarn, Sweaters, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Purses, Rugs and more.
61 White Pine Road, Chesterfield, NJ
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