Alpacas are native to South America, which is why I was surprised to learn that South Korea boasts an attraction called Alpaca World.
Where are these alpacas even from?? How did they end up in Korea??
Nonetheless, I’ve always found alpacas seriously adorable. That was why I signed up for the Klook package that included Alpaca World. This comes along with the transport to Nami Island and Petite France.
Alpaca World is a large farm that spans across 110,000 square feet. It is also home to other types of animals such as deer, owls and foxes. It sits among forests and mountain valleys in Chuncheon, with an amazing view to offer:
What to do and see at Alpaca World
I wasn’t too sure what to expect with alpacas, and was a little tickled by the following warning sign.
Good to know that alpacas don’t like being touched on the butt!
They have a petting area at the entrance where you can go in to pet and feed the alpacas.
Frankly, I didn’t expect them to look so fierce! They just look that way, but their temperament is actually rather mild and meek.
Also a heads-up: they poop quite a fair bit, so watch where you’re stepping!
You’d need to purchase some food if you’re keen on feeding the alpacas. It’s not too expensive, but the downside (or major draw, depending on your preference) is that you’ll become an instant alpaca magnet.
They were particularly hungry when we were there because it was still the early morning and not many visitors had arrived yet.
ALL of the alpacas were eagerly sticking their necks out and rushing towards us for food. They’re either quite used to this or are alert to the smell of delicious alpaca feed.
So interesting to see alpacas in different shapes and shades!!
Being an alpaca magnet can sound fun, but it does get quite scary. This is especially when the alpacas are all clamouring for food from you and they start being competitive. That’s when they turn to spit at one other.
I’m not even kidding.
And then you have to hope that you don’t get caught up in the crossfire.
Upon closer inspection, I think they just look fierce because their eyelashes are so long and droopy that they look like they’re squinting at you…
Alpaca World has a daily performance segment in the morning where they rounded up all the alpacas in the farm. The alpacas would then run down the hills, and swarm into the petting area for visitors to get up close and personal with them!
It was truly a spectacular feat to watch all the alpacas SPRINTING at the same time. They actually even allow children to be part of this. I guess this just goes to show how gentle alpacas are.
The young children had a lot of fun getting up close and personal with the alpacas. The staff will keep a close eye on the alpacas and ensure that no one and no animal gets hurt.
After about 30 minutes, the keepers will round up all the alpacas again and get them to run back up the hill to their enclosure.
Unfortunately due to time constraints, we didn’t get the chance to fully explore the grounds as our package rushed us off to Nami Island. It was rather disappointing as I was looking forward to seeing the fennec foxes!
Is Alpaca World worth visiting?
Despite not being able to see the full extent of the animal residents in Alpaca World, I really enjoyed my time here!
It was a good getaway from the bustling city life. Being in the company of so many cute alpacas was also a refreshingly therapeutic experience.
You might be a little more wary if you’re not a huge animal fan, or generally scared of the alpacas spitting at you.
Personally, 10/10 would visit again to see the alpacas and the other animals too!
DIRECTIONS
Address: 310 Pungcheon-ri, Hwachon-myeon Hongcheon-gun Gangwon-do
Admission: 15,000 won (age 3-64), free (age below 3), 12,000 (age 65 & above)
Walking with Alpaca: 10,000 won
Animal feeding experience: 1,000 won per cup
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