45-minute animal meet and greet for all ages
Meet alpacas and goats up close at Hilly Ridge Alpacas in Suffolk, with time to interact, feed the animals and learn more about their personalities. This 45-minute experience is designed for visitors who want the animal encounter without the walking element.
Your visit also includes the "All about the fibre" element, where you can learn what alpaca fibre is used for, how the animals are shorn and what products can be made from it. You can touch and feel different fibres and finished products during the session.
This experience is listed by the attraction as suitable for all ages, with adult, child and under 2 pricing available. For more family animal days out, browse zoo and wildlife park tickets.
Adult and Child tickets include a 45-minute alpaca and goat meet and greet at Hilly Ridge Alpacas. This experience is designed for visitors who want to meet the animals without the walking element.
During the session, visitors can meet, interact with and feed the alpacas and goats. The experience also includes the "All about the fibre" element, where visitors can learn what alpaca fibre is used for, how alpacas are shorn and explore different fibres and products.
Children under 2 are listed as free on the official pricing page. Feed is not included in the standard ticket price and is sold separately.
This 45-minute meet and greet gives families time with the animals without committing to a longer alpaca walk. It is designed for visitors who want a shorter, more stationary animal experience.
You will meet alpacas and goats, spend time interacting with them and take part in feeding during the session. There's also the chance to learn more about the animals' personalities.
There is an added "All about the fibre" section too. This covers what alpaca fibre is used for, how alpacas are shorn, and lets visitors touch and feel different fibres and products.
The experience is described by Hilly Ridge Alpacas as suitable for all ages, making it a practical option for mixed-age family groups. For more nearby family ideas, explore things to do in Suffolk.
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This experience focuses on time with the alpacas and goats, rather than a longer walking session. It is built for visitors who want a direct animal encounter in a shorter format.

The session includes an "All about the fibre" element. Visitors can learn what the fibre is used for, how alpacas are shorn and explore different fibres and products by touch.

At 45 minutes, this experience is easier to fit into the day than a longer trek. The attraction states it is suitable for all ages, with free entry for children under 2.
Clay Hill Farm, Clay Hill Lane, Wattisham, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 7JS
Get DirectionsAs Hilly Ridge Alpacas is located in a rural area, and public transport options are limited. The closest major train station is in Stowmarket (approx. 6 miles away), and reaching the farm typically requires a taxi from there or local bus routes to nearby villages followed by a walk.
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