Two Baby Alpacas Born at Hobbledown

Two Adorable New Arrivals at Hobbledown, Epsom: Baby Alpacas Born Healthy and Happy

Exciting news from Hobbledown Farm & Adventure Park in Epsom as the park welcomed the arrival of two brand new residents – two adorable baby alpacas, known as a cria.

Born on June 28^th and weighing in at a very healthy 8.9kg, baby George is already a firm favourite amongst the keepers. Mum Yoyo is doing a fantastic job keeping a close eye on her newborn and ensuring he’s feeding well and staying by her side.

Baby Preston arrived exactly one week later, on Saturday 5^th July, and sports a stunning jet-black coat – a stark contrast to George’s pure white fur. The black-and-white pair are already fast friends, and are often spotted frolicking together in their field.

The births mark the end of a long and eagerly awaited journey for the animal team at Hobbledown, as alpacas have a long gestation period of 11 to 12 months. The team has been closely monitoring the mothers throughout their pregnancies, and were delighted to see everything go smoothly.

“It’s always such a special moment when we welcome a new arrival – let alone two!” said Lucy White, Hobbledown’s Zoo Operations Manager. “We’re absolutely overjoyed, and can’t wait to introduce everyone to the newest members of the Hobbledown family.”

Visitors to the farm park will be able to catch a glimpse of the baby crias in the upcoming days, once they’ve had time to safely settle in after the birth. Currently, the pair are enjoying some peaceful bonding time under the watchful eyes of the keepers.

For more information, or to plan your visit to meet the newest member of the Hobbledown family, head to www.hobbledown.com.