Three New Alpacas Arrive at Stanley Park Farmyard in Time for Spring Break

March 10, 2009 (No. 13) - Three young suri alpacas are arriving at the Farmyard just in time for Spring Break. They were born and lovingly raised at Sterling Farm in Langley. The alpacas will add to the already wide variety of animals at the Children's Farmyard and help to complement the educational aspects of various types of fleece, wool and fibre shearing, spinning and weaving events presented by the Farmyard staff. Alpacas have two different fleece types with quite different characteristics - huacaya-fleece and suri-fleece. Suris are less common and are valued for their lustrous, straight fleece which elegantly drapes in long pencil-like locks. Alpacas are intelligent, peaceful animals that get along well with other farm animals.

The Farmyard and Train will be open everyday, weather permitting, throughout Spring Break. The alpacas join the other 200 or so animals, birds and reptiles that make up the Farmyard family. Alpaca grooming demonstrations will be held daily at 1:30 pm. A naming competition for the alpacas is planned for Spring and Easter Breaks.

The Children's Farmyard and Miniature Railway
Open 11am - 4pm
(Weather Permitting)
Saturday, March 14th - Sunday, March 22nd
Regular admission prices apply
The public can find out more by phoning 604-257-8531

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For more information contact Angus Dinsdale, Train and Farmyard Coordinator, at 604-257-8530.
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