KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The MOPACA show at the American Royal Hale Arena wraps up Sunday afternoon. The three-day event consisted of alpaca shows, vendors and a chance to learn more about the animal.

Alpacas don’t just stand around looking cute with their goofy grins and cloud-like coats. These animals pack a lot of strange habits, ancient history, and unexpected appeal into their lanky frames.

Eagle Eye is open year-round offering activities ranging from tours to alpaca/goat yoga to “walks with an alpaca.” That’s ...

- Native to South America, related to llamas and camels. - Valued for their fiber, which comes in 22 natural colors. - Usually stand about 4½ feet at the head. - Generally weigh 150 to 200 pounds, ...

They might nuzzle you if you hold still, but they won't spit on you — or bite. “Alpacas have been domesticated for 5,000 years,” said Susan Waldron. “They're not aggressive. They don't even have any ...

"Alpacas Here, Alpacas There" is the name of author Carrie Tillotson's new book... and that's how it felt in the studio today! Carrie shared information about alpacas from her new children's book ...

Every morning, Travis McManus, 50, wakes up around 5:30 and heads to a red barn on his Finksburg farm. Once inside he’s greeted by the stares of about 100 alpacas. He says good morning to each of the ...

POMARIA, S.C. — On Saturday, a local Pomaria farm opened its doors for Alpaca Farm Day to educate others about the tall but friendly animals. And while these animals are known for spitting and kicking ...

Alpacas aren't much for being petted, but show their affection by rubbing noses with one another and perfect strangers. Chris Spielbusch of Tigard gets nose-to-nose with a new acquaintance at the ...

Christmas open houses at Outlaw Farm Alpacas in Grafton have returned. The Christmas in the Barn open houses invite guests to see over 40 alpacas up-close-and-personal and celebrate the holiday season ...

LISBON — When they each got into raising alpacas, Karen Biscella and Lori Brooke were primarily interested in showing their animals. But now the two women have expanded their interests, looking at ...