Visit This Nebraska Alpaca Farm For A Fun And Fuzzy Adventure

It's not every day you hear about a woman moving from the big city of Chicago to Alma, Nebraska, to open an alpaca farm. But that's exactly what Tashia Butterfield did in 2012, and these days, Butterfield Alpaca Ranch is a successful venture with over 30 alpacas and llamas. And when you visit, you can get up close and personal with her adorable animals.

In 2010, Tashia was a master crocheter who taught classes at a Chicago yarn store.

But when she visited her first alpaca farm the next year, she knew it was her destiny to open one. She moved to Nebraska in 2012 (after teaching English in Korea for six months to raise money) and opened Butterfield Alpaca Ranch.

What started with one pregnant female alpaca has now grown to a fleet of 30.

The llamas and alpacas are happy and well cared for.

Eventually, the Butterfield Alpaca Ranch store opened on Main Street in Alma...

... and this is where you'll find the soft alpaca yarn made from the alpacas at the farm.

The store sells exclusive products that are made the the USA. Tashia also hosts classes and events here for those curious about crocheting and crafting.

Of course, even if you don't knit or crochet, you're welcome to visit the farm.

You'll have to schedule your visit by emailing [email protected] -- but once you do, you can expect a free (and fun) tour of the farm.

This is a great spot to spend the day with your family and teach your little ones about farm life.

Not only is it beautiful and relaxing, but these animals will steal your heart.

Address: 70887 South Road, Republican City, NE, 68971 (five miles east of Alma).

Visit Butterfield Alpaca Ranch's website or Facebook page to learn more.

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