Henry Vilas Zoo: The Wildest Place in Town

Virtual Tour
Alpaca

Alpaca Scientific Name: Lama pacos

Habitat: 12,000' + altitudes in Chile, Peru, Bolivia, and the Andes Mountains of South America.

Diet: Grasses

Life Span: 15 years

Reproduction: Females give birth every other year. Mating occurs from August to September with the birth occurring in 10 to 11 months.

Fact: Alpacas spit when annoyed, usually at other Alpacas. They are very vocal and hum or make a loud clicking noise with their teeth when they are nervous.

ZOOport
About the ZOO
EdZOOcation
ConZOOvation
Recreation
What's ZnOO?
*

 

ZOOport ~ About the ZOO ~ EdZOOcation ~ ConZOOvation ~ Recreation ~ What's ZnOO?

© 1999 Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society
and Internet Marketing Services
Internet Marketing Services