Membership Benefits of Alpaca Owners Association (AOA)
Membership in AOA offers you the opportunity for enrichment, engagement, and enjoyment!
Whether attending educational programs on fiber, showing your alpaca, learning about alpaca health and wellness, or simply engaging with other alpaca owners, an AOA membership offers opportunities for you.
Your Registry Membership will:
- Unlock a library of educational resources
- Allow you to register, transfer, and manage your herd online
- Give you access to search the Pedigree, EPD, Show Winnings, and Member Databases
Upgrading to an Association membership will allow you to:
- Sell your alpaca on the national website
- Advertise in the Alpaca Owners Guide and other national publications
- Access professional Public Relations for your business and events
- Purchase leads and member eBlasts
- Receive Alpacas Magazine
- And so much more.
Read the complete list of membership benefits and then chose the level that best suits your needs. Contact the office with questions or if you are a new member and need help setting up your account.
| AOA Membership Options | Alpaca Owner | Registry Member | Association Member |
| FREE | $15/year | $110/year | |
| View and Manage Current Herd Online |  | | |
| View Past Alpacas Online | | | |
| Register and Transfer Alpacas | | | |
| Participate in EPD Program | | | |
| Listed in Online Member Directory | | | |
| Access the Database (includes pedigrees, EPDs, members, show results) | | | |
| Access to Online Education in Alpaca Academy | | | |
| Access to Current and Past Issues of Alpacas Magazine Online | | | |
| Voting Rights (see Bylaw 3.3 for information) | | | |
| Eligible to purchase Listing in Alpaca Owners Guide | | | |
| Eligible to purchase Advertising in Alpaca Owners Guide | | ||
| Shown on Farm & Ranch Locator (farm name, phone, city, state) | | ||
| Free Email Certificates with all New Registrations and Transfers | | ||
| Eligible to add Events to Online Calendar | | ||
| List Alpacas Online for Sale and Stud | | ||
| Receive Print Subscription to Alpacas Magazine | | ||
| Eligible for Bulk Transfer Discounts (contact office for details) | | ||
| Access to Public Relations Assistance | | ||
| Eligible to purchase Member eBlasts | $.07 per address/$50 minimum | ||
| Eligible to purchase Leads | $.35/lead | ||
| Eligible to Participate in Gift Membership Program | | ||
| Benefits Marketplace — Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks on thousands of brands | | ||
| Eligible to Add a Marketing or Benefactor Package | | ||
| Eligible to add a Show Membership | |
| Optional Membership Add-ons | Alpaca Owner | Registry Member | Association Member |
| Listing in Alpaca Owners Guide (includes free printed copy) | $100 | $75 | |
| Fleece Show Membership (Show Registration Fee waived for AOA Fleece, Cottage Fleece, and Spin-Off Shows) | $60 | ||
| Show Membership (Show Registration Fee waived for all AOA Shows) | $60 |