Meet Baby Alpacas in Northern Ireland: Hand-Feed the Herd

Watch baby alpacas pronk in the nursery paddock while you hand-feed the adults

Meet Baby Alpacas is a 75-minute activity at a breeding alpaca farm in Northern Ireland where you hand-feed the herd, visit the maternity paddock to see newborn crias with their mothers, meet goats, feed ducks, and tour the fiber-to-fashion production space. The farm is fully wheelchair accessible with accessible narration, and suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

The experience

You start with a meet-and-greet where you hand-feed the adult alpacas (the food is included) before heading to the nursery paddock to watch the newborn crias (baby alpacas) with their mothers. This is when you see them pronk, the distinctive jumping behavior alpacas do when they're excited or playful. The babies are in their early weeks and months, and you watch the families interact while the expectant mothers wait their turn. Along the way you also meet the goats and feed the ducks.

The second half takes you to the Alpaca Space, where a guide walks you through the Field to Fashion story: how every fiber from the large herd becomes finished alpaca products. You see the production setup and can buy alpaca clothing, blankets, and plush toys to take home. Before you leave, you get more time with the pet boys for hand-feeding and photos. All the walks to the paddocks are accessible, and the farm has wheelchair access to the pastures, accessible restrooms, and accessible narration throughout.

What’s included

• Hand-feeding the alpacas with feed included.
• access to the maternity paddock to meet the baby crias.
• meeting the goats and feeding the ducks.
• a Field to Fashion demonstration showing how fiber becomes finished products.
• entry to the Alpaca Space shop and production area.
• a live guide in English throughout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Meet Baby Alpacas: Fabulous Fleecy ExperienceGuide in English · Available from 12 Feb 2027

Full farm trek addedGuide in English · Available from 12 Feb 2027Alpaca trek: Add a fantastic farm walk among many alpacas, meeting alpaca groups as you lead your own alpaca on a guided farm trek. Duration: 1 hour, tea, coffee and juice included. Around the pastures on the farm.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 12 Feb 2027

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mourne Alpacas - trek, meet the babies and alpaca fleecy fun!

Is this one for you?Choose the standard experience if you want the full farm visit in a single outing. Add the full trek around the farm if you'd like to see more of the property and spend extra time with the herd. Book the picnic option if you want to bring your own lunch and eat on the grounds.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly are the baby alpacas like when I meet them?

The crias are in their early weeks and months of life, still with their mothers in the maternity paddock. You'll watch them pronk (jump excitedly), get curious about visitors, and enjoy being the center of attention as they run around with their families.

Is there anything to buy at the farm?

Yes. The Alpaca Space has alpaca fashion items, blankets, and plush toys for sale. You can purchase these as mementos of your visit.

How long does the experience take?

The activity runs for 75 minutes. It includes the meet-and-greet and hand-feeding, the nursery paddock visit, the goat and duck encounters, and the Field to Fashion tour of the production space.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to get there?

Public transportation options are available nearby, so you can reach the farm without a car. The farm itself is fully accessible once you arrive.