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Alpaca Meet & Greet Experience

Ethical, accessible and unforgettable alpaca encounters on the NSW Central Coast

Experience a calm, meaningful connection with our much-loved alpacas at Iris Lodge Alpacas. Our Alpaca Meet & Greet is a guided, small-group experience designed around animal welfare, accessibility and genuine connection — not crowds or rushed interactions.

Meeting our alpacas at Iris Lodge Alpacas

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Price:

  • $27.50 for ages 13 and above

  • $25 for ages 3 to 12

  • Children aged 2 and under are free

  • Tickets can be purchased on arrival during sessions times, avoiding booking fees.

Ethical Alpaca Experiences Designed for Everyone

Iris Lodge Alpacas is an award-recognised alpaca tourism experience on the NSW Central Coast, specialising in ethical animal encounters, inclusive farm experiences and sustainable tourism. Our alpacas are pets, not production animals, and every interaction is shaped around their wellbeing and comfort.

What Is an Alpaca Meet & Greet?

An Alpaca Meet & Greet is a guided, hands-on experience where visitors meet our friendly alpacas, learn about their personalities and care, and enjoy gentle interaction in a calm, welcoming environment.

Unlike large-scale animal attractions, our meet & greets are intentionally small and unhurried, allowing both visitors and alpacas to relax and connect.

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  • Meet and feed alpacas up close

  • Learn about alpaca behaviour and care

  • Gentle interaction at the alpacas’ pace

  • Time for photos and questions

  • Calm, inclusive atmosphere

Guests petting friendly alpacas and sheep during farm animal experience

Ethical Animal Encounters, Always

Animal welfare comes first at Iris Lodge Alpacas. Our alpacas are pets and their wellbeing is never compromised for entertainment or volume.​​

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Children walking through open paddock surrounded by farm animals

Accessible & Inclusive by Design

We proudly offer accessible farm experiences that welcome visitors of all ages and abilities. Accessibility is built into how our experiences are designed and delivered.

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  • Flat, well-maintained pathways

  • Seating available

  • Calm, predictable environment

  • Flexible pacing

  • Support people and carers welcome

Who This Experience Is Perfect For

Harvest Festival

  • Families with children

  • Couples and friends

  • Visitors seeking ethical animal encounters

  • People with disability or access needs

  • Small groups and community organisations

Why Choose Iris Lodge Alpacas?

Get Up Close with Our Friendly Herd​

Iris Lodge Alpacas in Jilliby, Central Coast, a short drive from Sydney, offers an unforgettable encounter with our friendly alpacas. Our knowledgeable staff will guide you through the experience, sharing fun facts about alpacas and how we care for them. Suitable for all ages, this is a must-do activity for animal lovers visiting the Central Coast for a day trip or extended stay.​​​

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​Experience Details:

  • Schedule:

    • Open Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays

    • See our experience calendar​ for session times.

    • Daily sessions during NSW school holidays. See our experience calendar​ for school holiday times.

    • For group bookings of 10 or more, appointments are available on weekdays. Please contact us directly for group arrangements.

 

What to Wear and Important Note:

  • Appropriate Footwear: For your comfort and safety, enclosed shoes are recommended.

  • Biosecurity Precautions: As part of our farm's biosecurity measures, all visitors are kindly required to step through a disinfectant shoe bath. This is especially important due to the ongoing threat of Foot and Mouth disease. Visitors who have recently been to Indonesia, including Bali, are kindly requested to observe a 14-day waiting period before visiting the farm, in line with recommendations from our veterinarians and the DPI.

Google review by Deborah

5 stars

Calm and serene getaway spot from the busy Sydney life. The alpacas were so adorable and cute. They had sheep and turkeys too. The farmlands were so lush and beautiful. You would love the host Sharon. She is so funny and friendly too. Would definitely visit it from time to time

 

Google review by Simon

5 stars

Massive thank you to Sharon and Sean for an unforgettable experience for our family. The kids can't stop talking about it!

Unlimited food for the Alpacas is provided and it was fantastic to get up and personal with 140 Alpacas!

Definitely suitable for kids from 3+

See you next time for breakfast!

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Google review by Jack

5 stars

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Lots of fun and definitely a great experience. You can see the love and dedication that the staff put into the place and really see how they do it for the love of their animals rather than money.

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