Earlier this year when the weather began to warm up, we shared an amazing farm in Erie County where you can go hiking through the woods with llamas. As if the idea of an adventure like this being only 20 minutes away from Downtown wasn’t already exciting enough, did you know that only a mile away from Hemstreet Farm Llamas, you can find another farm full of wonderfully furry friends?

Possibly that Erie County may very well be the “Camel Family Capital” of Western New York, see why your entire family will love spending an afternoon on Thistle Creek Alpaca Farm near Buffalo.

Less than 20 miles from the heart of Buffalo, Thistle Creek Alpaca Farm is nothing short of perfect for a family-friendly day trip in Erie County.
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The first set of fiber male alpacas arrived on the farm in 2006, but the herd has steadily grown ever since.
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The Lang's family of alpacas is now made up of well-known breeds like Armoire, Black Midnight, Bueno, Hemingway, Royal Fawn, Jericho, Quetzal, Guillermo, Mister Antonio, Ironman, Drambuie, Snowmass Linebacker, Danko, Don Juan, and Yupanqui.
Some Buffalonians may already recognize these friendly faces, due to the fact that these alpacas are known to make appearances at local spots like Canalside, the Roycroft Campus, and even our nearby county fairs.
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If you have spotted these alpacas around the Queen City and are ready to learn more about them, head for their home at Thistle Creek Farm out near East Aurora.
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Intrigued and fascinated locals can make the quick drive out to Thistle Creek to enjoy tours of this small-town farm.
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Appointments to visit the farm need to be scheduled in advance, but this is one outing worth planning ahead for.
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When you visit, you'll enjoy an hour-long tour and learn all about the alpacas and the amazing items their soft, wooly fibers are used for.
In between all this fascinating information, you'll also have the chance to mingle with these adorable characters.
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Once you complete your tour, check out the farm's store that's housed inside of an old granary.
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You'll find a little bit of everything - socks, blankets, stuffed animals, scarves, slippers, gloves, yarn, and other items made from alpaca fibers.
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You'll have a hard time walking out of this charming little shop empty-handed!
So, what're you waiting for? Get in touch with Thistle Creek Alpaca Farm to start planning your visit today!
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To learn more about Thistle Creek Alpaca Farm and details about visiting, check out the farm's website and be sure to follow their official Facebook page.

Have you been lucky enough to visit Thistle Creek Alpaca Farm and make a few furry friends? Share your experience with us in the comments below!

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