Alpaca

(Vicugna pacos)

Jolita and Marshmallow are mother and son and arrived in 2011 from private owners. 

• Alpacas are herbivores and eat vegetables and grasses. 
• Alpacas are raised for their fleece. 
• There are two types of alpacas, depending on their fleece.
• The alpacas at the zoo are Huacaya or “teddy bear” alpacas.