The Farmyard, London Zoo, London NW1 4RY
Alpacas at London Zoo
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2.8
Wildland
Under 1 hour for this enclosure
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Paid
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Why it's Wildland
2.8Meet Alpacaccino and Cookie, the zoo’s male alpaca duo. Al is a keen hummer who enjoys keeper training; Cookie likes to stay close to his stablemate and cool off in water during warm weather.
This is a small animal encounter within a major city zoo, rather than a wild landscape. Its appeal lies in the individual stories of two alpacas and a chance to learn about a domesticated South American camelid; treat it as one stop in a wider London Zoo visit.
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The experience
Visit the Farmyard enclosure as part of a London Zoo trip. Look for Alpacaccino and Cookie, and use their profiles to notice how their behaviours and preferences differ. The supplied source does not establish a separate alpaca walk, feeding session or other bookable encounter.
Things to do
Find Alpacaccino and Cookie
Visit the open alpaca enclosure in the Farmyard and get to know the zoo’s male duo through their individual profiles.
Under 1 hour
Watch for alpaca behaviour
Alpacaccino is described as vocal and fond of humming to keepers and his companion; Cookie enjoys staying close to Al. Their activity may vary, so sightings of particular behaviours are not guaranteed.
Learn about alpacas
Use the zoo’s information to discover their South American origins, diet, fleece and characteristic humming.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · Under 1 hour
Meet the alpaca duo
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Visit the alpaca enclosure in the Farmyard.
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Look for Alpacaccino and Cookie and notice their different habits.
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Read the zoo’s animal information to learn about alpacas and their Andean origins.
Verified history
London Zoo’s alpaca page says Alpacaccino and Cookie joined the zoo during the third lockdown in 2021. Alpacaccino was born on 24 April 2020 and Cookie on 30 July 2020. Alpacas are domesticated animals bred from wild vicuñas native to the Andes.
Hidden details
Al’s leafy hairstyle — Alpacaccino enjoys rolling in hay and grass and may end up with twigs and leaves caught in his fleece.
Cookie’s summer cool-down — The zoo says keepers provide a paddling pool for the alpacas in summer, which Cookie enjoys. This is an animal-care detail, not permission for visitors to swim or paddle.
When to go
· Check London Zoo’s current visitor information; no alpaca-specific time is stated.
The source mentions a paddling pool provided for the alpacas in summer, but does not identify a best season for visitors.
No visitor-specific weather guidance is supplied. Check London Zoo’s current visitor information.
What to look for
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Alpacaccino’s distinctive humming and habit of collecting twigs and leaves in his fleece
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Cookie keeping close to Al and making use of water to cool off in hot weather.
Best time to go
Check London Zoo’s current visitor information; the source does not specify a best season.
No alpaca-specific visiting time is given. Check London Zoo’s current hours and animal information before setting out.
How long to spend
Under 1 hour for this enclosure; allow longer for the wider zoo.
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Wildlife lovers
Before you go
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Listed hours
- Monday: 10am-5pm
- Tuesday: 10am-5pm
- Wednesday: 10am-5pm
- Thursday: 10am-5pm
- Friday: 10am-5pm
- Saturday: 10am-5pm
- Sunday: 10am-5pm
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Practical information
Opening & access
The zoo’s alpaca enclosure is listed as open, in the Farmyard. Check London Zoo’s current ticketing and opening information before visiting.
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance. It does not confirm accessibility within the alpaca enclosure or across the wider zoo; check with London Zoo before visiting.
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Cost
Paid
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