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- Access to educational articles and videos
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Alpaca Academy
Education for the
entire alpaca community.
Camelid Distance
Education Program
Educational videos
for camelid owners.
International Camelid
Institute (ICI)
More education for
alpaca and llama owners.
Alpaca Affiliates
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Special Events
September 23–24, 2023
National Alpaca Farm Days
Experience alpacas up-close the last weekend in September during the 17th Annual National Alpaca Farm Days!
Search our map for a participating farm and enjoy a fun-filled day for the entire family!
photo courtesy of Magnolia Blossom Ranch LLC
March 15–17, 2024
Mazuri AOA National Alpaca Show
presented by Heritage Farm Alpacas & Events and RayNay Alpaca Farm
Join us in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as hundreds of alpacas compete in the show ring! Learn about alpacas, shop at one of the many vendors selling alpaca products, or grab an alpaca selfie!
July 14–16, 2023
AOA National Education and Fiber Conference
Alpaca owners and fiber enthusiasts will meet in Burlington, Kentucky, to learn about alpaca health, breeding, fiber, and business through hands-on workshops and seminars.
In addition to all the education at this event social opportunities abound with a Meet and Greet on Thursday night and the National Year-End High Point Awards Ceremony on Friday.
Held in conjunction with the AOA National Fleece Show.