About this experience
Experience the best of both worlds at A Simpler Time with your complete farm tour that combines an intimate alpaca encounter with your delightful petting
zoo! Begin your visit with your charming petting zoo, where you'll interact with an array of friendly animals, including Kunekune pigs, Nigerian Dwarf goats, Baby Doll and Friesian sheep, Highland cows, bunnies, and your entertaining Silkie and Polish chickens. Then continue by meeting your gentle alpaca herd, learning about their luxurious fiber and care, and discovering the fascinating journey from fiber to fashion. This comprehensive experience offers the perfect blend of education and hands-on fun, making it an ideal outing for families, fiber enthusiasts, and anyone who loves spending time with animals in a relaxed, welcoming farm setting.
- Engage with your gentle alpacas and learn about their fiber production
- Explore a petting zoo filled with friendly animals
- Ideal for families and animal lovers of all ages
- Have fun!
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 1 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Admission fee
Itinerary and highlights
Visit a friendly petting zoo where families can meet a variety of heritage and miniature farm animals: gentle Kunekune pigs, playful Nigerian Dwarf goats, Baby Doll and Friesian sheep, Highland cows, bunnies, and fluffy Silkie and Polish chickens, all in a safe, interactive setting. Continue with a hands‑on alpaca tour—feed the calm herd, learn about their unique behavior, fiber production, and sustainable farming, and see how fleece becomes luxurious yarn. A mill demonstration walks you through every step from washing and carding to spinning, plying, steaming, coning, and dyeing. The adjoining boutique showcases soft alpaca goods—from sweaters, socks, scarves, and shawls to blankets, teddy bears, and plush farm‑animal toys—proving alpaca is today’s affordable cashmere.
Meeting and pickup information
- From Alta Lane, turn right on Alta Pl. Stay on the asphalt road until you go through the gates with the sign: Welcome to A Simpler Time. Continue until you arrive at the circular driveway and park your car on the outside edge of the driveway, and we will meet you there with our greeter dogs!
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- A SimplerTime-Alpacas & Mill
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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