If you came to our July coffee morning you will know how much fun we all had meeting the Llamas and hearing inside stories from the Llama Park. PLUS you helped us to raise another £143.00 for The Chestnut Tree House Children's Hospice - thank you!
We would like to quickly say a big thank you, too to those who brought donations for the charity Next Stop Symi - these are greatly appreciated!
Llamas are wonderful creatures - those at the Llama Park are very friendly. They are not native to the UK but seem to thrive at the Llama Park with 7 babies expected this Summer, one of whom has already been born; baby Susan.
Bobby who hosted the coffee morning purchased the llama park just a few years ago with his wife, who together have turned it into a wonderful family-friendly day out.
Since Bobby and his wife took over the park there have been constant improvements going on. Not only to improve the facilities and children's play area but also to improve the lives of the animals in their care.
You are able to hand feed pigs, goats, peacocks, horses, alpacas and llamas! Some of these animals have moved to the llama park by way of rehoming rescued or unwanted animals so Bobby and his team are giving a new lease of life to some beautiful creatures, click here to see more information about the Llama Park animals. Learn more about Bobby and his families' background in one of their blogs, click here.
DID YOU KNOW?
- Llamas are part of the same family as alpacas and camels, the camelid family - along with Vicuñas and Guanaco
- The official world record for a Llama jump is 1.13m - however, Teddy (a favourite llama at the park) frequently clears the 1.4m fence around his paddock to explore Ashdown Park Hotel's estate and enjoy the golf greens juicy grass!
- Llamas can live up to 20 years of age
- Baby Llamas are called 'cria', pronounced KREE-uh
- Llamas can reach a height of 6 feet tall
How to tell the difference between a Llama and an Alpaca?
Llamas are generally twice the size of alpacas and have large tall ears. Alpaca ears tend to be short and pointy.
If you stay with us at Ashdown Park, you will be able to enjoy complimentary access to the Llama Park. You could also try something a little different and book yourself a llama walk!
Read More about Llama Walks.
Book your visit to Ashdown Park Hotel today, get excited to meet some llamas!