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2025 · National Day Calendar

National Llama Day 2025 🦙

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Colorful Llama

Though they were likely originally dwellers of both North and South America, llamas are believed to have gone extinct in North America during the last ice age, leaving them only in South America.

A cousin to alpacas, llamas were domesticated by humans around 4,000 or even 5,000 years ago, starting in Peru and the Andes mountains. Able to navigate tricky trails, llamas were often used as pack animals in these mountainous areas to carry loads of goods, while their fur was used to make textiles and fabrics.

In modern times, llamas are also often kept domestically on farms, sometimes as guard animals for other flocks such as sheep or even alpacas. Since they can live an average of 20 years, or even up to 30 years, owning a llama is a long-term commitment. And they love to be in herds, so it’s best to never have only one llama but at least two, or even several.

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2025 · National Day Calendar

Alpaca Day 2025 🦙

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Alpacas

Alpacas are native to South America and a part of the camelid family. They have been domesticated for more than 9,000 years and have proven their use as animals of burden and agriculture. Their soft, padded feet do not damage pastures, and the lack of front teeth makes them excellent grazers. In 2014, the Alpaca Owners Association established Alpaca Day to educate the public about alpacas and their role in our daily lives.

Each year, the Alpaca Owners Association hosts events all over the U.S.A. in cooperation with farm members to educate people about the alpaca farm industry. Attendees get the opportunity to meet alpacas and learn about alpaca products. Awareness is also raised on how alpacas contribute to the environment and help with greener farms. The Alpaca Owners Association also lets those interested get involved in the Alpaca farm lifestyle.

Because the industry of alpaca farming is still slowly developing in various parts of the world, every year, new themes are introduced to Alpaca Day. But the United States is not the only country that celebrates these adorable animals! Days dedicated to alpacas are also celebrated as New Zealand’s National Alpaca Day on May 2, Peru’s National Alpaca Day on August 1, and National Alpaca Farm Day in the United States, also on September 26. You can safely say that alpacas are loved by people across the world! Alpaca Day is the perfect combination of raising awareness about the animals and conservation of wildlife, as well as spending time with these adorable animals.

: https://nationaltoday.com/alpaca-day/