If you’re in Rhode Island and in the mood to make some new animal friends, head over to Hope Alpaca Farm in Little Compton, Rhode Island. The alpacas are raised for their fiber, and make excellent company for each other and for curious visitors! Be sure you schedule your visit in advance, as the farm is only open during farm events or by appointment.
You’ll be greeted with sweet alpaca smiles when you arrive. Hope Alpaca Farm is family-owned, and you can feel it in the happy environment in which the animals live together.
The alpacas at Hope are of the Huacaya breed. Huacaya is one of the two breeds of alpacas, and like their counterpart the Suri, they originally came from the Andes mountains in South America. They lived in the areas that now comprise Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and Ecuador, and were domesticated by the Andean people thousands of years ago.
The alpacas living at the farm are cute year-round, and you can see how luxe and thick their fleece gets in the winter. They are shorn once a year in the warm months.
Hope also has donkeys and ducks living on site! Adorable animal friendships flourish here at the peaceful farm- you’ll be so charmed by their love for one another that you’ll have to take photos to remember the unique moments you’ll get to observe!
If you’re looking for a souvenir of your time at Hope Alpaca Farm, head into the store and check out the merchandise! There are lots of great options made from soft alpaca fiber, including gloves, hats, scarves, headbands, and puppets. You’ll be warm and stylish after stopping by the shop.
When a new baby is born at Hope, he or she always receives a Rhode Island-themed name, making the farm even more authentic to its home. The farm’s owners are proud to be able to live and farm in the state, and you will be able to tell when you get to know the residents!
Rain or shine, these families stick together! These herd animals clearly enjoy each other’s company and like to spend lots of time together. We are sure you’ll adore them too.
