Zoos, Sanctuaries, Aquariums and Wildlife Parks

Iris Lodge Alpacas has been Ecotourism certified since July 2021

We are located in Jilliby on the Central Coast, one hour north of Sydney and provide visitors with unique farm experiences. We provide you the opportunity to get up close and personal with our herd of 80 alpacas and 7 llamas. During your visit you’ll also meet our 75 wiltipoll sheep, angus cows and horses. We offer the following accessible experiences.

• Breakfast with alpacas.

• Alpaca meet & greets.

• Alpaca farm visits in the afternoons.

BREAKFAST WITH ALPACAS

Having Breakfast with Alpacas is one of the great things to do on the Central Coast The experience includes 1.5 hours with the alpacas, sheep and cows followed by a delicious breakfast with the alpacas.

On arrival Billy our very special guard alpaca will greet you. He will be wanting to be fed sliced carrots (that we provide) before he will let you on the farm. Next, you’ll meet Ellie a wiltipoll sheep who is Billy’s best friend. Ellie enjoys a good deep tissue massage. Joining Billy are Will and Harry along with our herd of llamas

Next we meet Benny and our flock of wiltipoll sheep. They are keen for their grain and carrots. Here you’ll have the chance to hand feed the sheep and learn about what makes wiltipolls different to other sheep. You’ll also meet Lola and Abby our maremmas who guards the sheep.

Next, you’ll walk down the laneway to our angus cattle who’ll be waiting to be hand fed and given a pat.

From here it’s off to our herd of 82 alpacas where you will have the opportunity to hand feed them their alpaca mix and carrots. We spend time getting to know the alpacas, interacting with them, and learning their personalities.
When the alpacas are full it’s time to head up for your breakfast with the alpacas and llamas.

Breakfast includes a selection of cereals, yoghurt, fruit platter, muffins, tea breads, bacon & egg sandwich, tea, coffee, juice & water. gluten free and vegan option available.

Throughout the experience we’ll provide information about the various animals we have and providing insight into their individual personalities.

ALPACA MEET & GREET

During this 45-minute experience you’ll learn about our alpacas whilst you’re in amongst the herd hand feeding them. Several the alpacas enjoy cuddles and a neck rub.

Inclusions

Feed for alpacas

ALPACA FARM VISIT

The experience includes 1.5 hours with the alpacas, sheep and cows You’ll first meet Billy, Ellie and their alpaca friends. Here we provide carrots as a treat for them.

Our next stop is our wiltipoll sheep. The sheep love their afternoon snack that you’ll get to hand feed them.

From here we head down to cows & calves and hand feed them.

Then we get up close and personal with our herd of 80 alpacas and 7 llamas as we hand feed them their dinner.

Inclusions

Carrots, feed for alpacas, sheep & cows

WHAT TO BRING

Enclosed shoes, hat & sunscreen. If it has been raining waterproof shoes are recommended.

CERTIFICATION AND AWARDS

ECO Certified (Nature Tourism) – Ecotourism Australia July 2021

Regional Finalist – Business NSW Awards 2021 and 2022

Regional Finalist – Australian Small Business Champion Awards 2021 and 2022

Most Unique Educational Farm Learning Experience, New South Wales – 2022 Resort and Retreat Awards