ADOPT
AN ALPACA
Ever wanted to own an alpaca, but don't have a farm? No problems!
ADOPT A CRIA
Adopt one of our gorgeous Bruce Farm alpaca crias.
A baby alpaca is called a cria. You can adopt your very own cria, and get cuddles, receive photos, updates and stories about your buddy straight to your inbox.
$50 for 12 months
Personalized certificate of adoption with photo of your adopted alpaca
Alpaca fact sheet
Visit your alpaca, by appointment
A fleece/fibre sample for show and tell
CRIAS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION
CRIA ADOPTION PROCESS
The adopter will be the named on the adoption certificate.
Photos of adopted alpaca will be emailed to on a regular basis.
Your application will be processed on receipt of payment.
Fee paid is non-refundable.
Alpaca Adoption packs will be sent with NZ Post and a tracking number will be issued.
It is sometimes necessary for us to replace or sell alpacas. Bruce Farm Alpaca Stud will offer you an alternative alpaca for the remaining period of your 12-month term.
You will be notified when the period of adoption is coming to an end.
All alpacas remain the property of and owned by Bruce Farm Alpaca Stud.
Bruce Farm Alpaca Stud reserves the right to refuse applications e.g.: if there could be a conflict of interests with the farm
DID YOU KNOW?
Alpacas breed once a each year.
The gestation period lasts from 242 to 345 days, roughly 11 months.
They only carry one offspring at a time.
Cria are born in NZ from December until March.
Because they are from cold climates, most alpaca births occur during the day and are uncomplicated.
Cria are normally weaned at 6 to 7 months of age.
During their life time females can produce 15 or more Cria
Bruce Farm Alpaca Stud
Kim & Katee Palin
t/a Bruce Farm Alpaca Stud
54 Pillans Road, Hillend RD 4
Balclutha 9274
P: 027 555 0796
E: brucefarm.alpacas@gmail.com
Opening Hours
Monday | Closed | |
Tuesday | Closed | |
Wednesday | 11am - 3pm | |
Thursday | 11am - 3pm | |
Friday | 11am - 3pm | |
Saturday | 11am - 3pm | |
Sunday | 11am - 3pm |
FARM TOUR TERMS & CONDITIONS
Please note, Bruce Farm is a working farm, and as such there are health & safety procedures that must be followed.
Bruce Farm Alpaca Stud is a working farm, there may be movement of vehicles and animals during your visit.
Follow instructions from your guide.
Do not enter paddocks without guide directions.
Wear appropriate footwear, you will be walking though grass lanes.
Hazards do exist, do not leave your tour party and wander on your own.
Young children are to be under adult supervision at all times.
Do not feed animals, guide will supply correct foods.
Bruce Farm Alpaca Stud takes no responsibility for loss or damage to your personal property.