I went to visit the alpacas for my birthday on Valentine's Day, and I can honestly say it was one of the best experiences ever. From the moment we arrived, everything felt so peaceful and welcoming. Getting to see the alpacas up close, feed them, and just spend time around them was absolutely magical. They are the sweetest, most gentle little fluff balls I literally fell in love. Each one has its own personality, and being able to interact with them made the whole experience feel so special and personal. It was such a unique way to celebrate my birthday, and it made Valentine's Day even more memorable. I truly had the best time and left with the biggest smile on my face. They completely stole my heart... so now I guess I'll just have to go back and get it! I already can't wait to visit again. If you're thinking about going do it. You won't regret it! read more

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Amazing experience if you're in the Santa Barbara area. It's really just an hour of hanging out with alpacas. According to the owners, they had three different time slots, and each time slot had their own group of alpacas they could feed, so that was very thoughtful! The owners, in general, are friendly people. There's not much to do outside of hanging out with alpacas, so the owners will talk to you every now and then about the alpacas. The alpacas are very friendly but shy. Some will walk away from you unless you have food. We also got to feed a water buffalo and some goats. For a farm, this place is crazy clean too. Nice restroom. Place didn't smell terrible. One thing I was worried about was humane treatment of the animals, but honestly, the animals look very happy to be there. There is a cat roaming around freely too, so please be careful when driving to and from the farm. read more

Canzelle Alpacas - Alpaca herd - Farms Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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What an awesome experience! This experience requires online reservations and they will not allow walk-ins. That being said, I purchased our tickets a couple of days in advance. They are only open Friday thru Sunday. We had a 4pm reservation for the hour long tour. As we walked up to the barn, we were greeted by Inky the Llama who will totally put a smile on your face. The tour starts with a brief history of the farm and safety precautions when interacting with the Alpacas. After the briefing, the group entered an area where we were allowed to spend some time petting, taking pics, and just learning about the female Alpacas. Rosie was the friendliest and loved taking pics. We were then given carrots to feed a differrnt group of Alpacas through or above the fence. From there we entered a gate where a group of male Alpacas were kept. No feeding or petting. They were pretty riled up in hopes of getting some carrots. We ended by feeding the Filipino Water Buffalo carrots and his sidekick, a goat, some leaves. We did see the peacocks, but they were put inside their cage for the night. We stopped by the store with adorable gifts and took in the views from the balcony. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get here. Quite a bit of people were late. When you turn onto the road look for signs and follow the road all the way up until you see the red barn. We loved our visit and especially loved hearing about the rescued animals. read more

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I love alpacas. They are strange creatures, sure, but they can be cuddly. Yes, cuddly. Some will let you kiss them on the mouth. Some may nip you on your chin (yes, I received a gentle, harmless, bloodless nip). Most will allow you to pet their wonderful fur. Some don't want to have anything to do with you--and that is ok. Treat yourself and your family to a visit with some alpacas. The location is absolutely gorgeous and I cannot imagine someone not having a wonderful time here. Make sure you make a reservation and give yourself some extra time to get to the farm. Tours start on time. read more

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Came here on a holiday weekend afternoon to visit with the alpacas. The venue and staff are great. It's clear that they take great care of the animals. The alpacas are super cute and fun to be around and learn about. The main reason could not fully enjoy the visit was because of how many people were there. It was a large crowd, which made it pretty chaotic. People were running around, trying to get photos, not really listening to the instructions about how to interact with the alpacas. It made it challenging to get close to the animals or enjoy their presence. Also, it was frustrating that everyone was focused on getting photos of themselves with animals vs. actually interacting with the animals, or creating a peaceful environment. We didn't get much of an opportunity to interact because others were monopolizing the more friendly ones, and I think the loud crowd was spooking the rest. With that, would recommend coming at a less busy time. read more

Canzelle Alpacas - Farms Near Me - Carpinteria, California

We stopped by on the way back from Santa Barbara to LA, and it was a fun and delightful experience for my family with 2 young kids. We were part of a group tour and got plenty of time to spend with the alpacas in different locations on the farm. We were able to feed, pet, and take pictures with them. Make sure to follow the instructions on approaching them from the front and being gentle and respectful. Definitely make a reservation in advance. And don't forget to stop by the gift shop to bring home a fluffy friend made of alpaca wool! read more

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We had such a great time at Canzelle Alpacas Farm, my kids loved feeding the Alpacas and learning about them and the history of the farm. It was a perfect way to end our getaway to Carpinteria. I would highly recommend it if you're in the area. read more

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It was fantastic! So adorable to see all of the alpaca's "smiling faces." Fun to feed them carrots... and special thanks to the docent who answered all of my questions! AND.... the giant buffalo was amazing... so big and so friendly. Thank you for a wonderful day.... Doritt read more

Feeding the alpacas at the Canzelle farm was such a lovely experience! After being in an uber from hell, my parter and I met Karen at the farm and she was so friendly! We started with feeding the female alpacas (Agnes and Twyla were the best)! We then proceeded to feed the males and see the other animals on the farm, including a water buffalo! It was such a calming, silly, and sweet experience. Karen was such a wonderful guide. She distracted our uber driver while we browsed the gift shop at the end of the tour! read more

Canzelle Alpacas - Twyla - Farms Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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So much fun! We had 33 people on our 1hr tour. We visited the female alpacas first, they are such gentle animals, got to pet, hug & feed them. We even got to pet & feed 2 baby alpacas. Next we visited & fed the male alpacas & llamas. Lastly we fed other rescue animals: Filipino water buffalo, goat, sheep, etc. It was a great experience for all ages, I highly recommend it, just make sure to book online ahead of time, it's reservations only. They also have a gift shop with alpaca hats, scarves, gloves, socks, blankets, toys, etc. read more

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It was our very first time visiting SB bound, and our first stop was here at, Canzelle Alpacas-- it was a my husband's birthday, so I decided to surprise our fam with our little getaway trip I thought it would be a lovely experience to pet some furry friends, and they were probably the most adorable little thing ever. We enjoyed and loved every minute of this tour. The hostess was very nice and welcoming. Thank you for the memorable time read more

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The alpacas and llamas are living the best life here! They are so well loved and the staff are great at taking care for them. We booked the sunset tour started at 4 pm. The photos came out so great. Thank you Karen for helping us taking the photos and sharing many amazing insights about the herd and the farm. We got to meet the owner of the farm, she's really sweet and great to talk to. Thank you Tara and Humberto for making our trip memorable! Highly recommend the farm tour to meet these cute and sweets alpacas for hugs and kisses. read more

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My son is OBSESSED with Alpacas and so my man and I took him for his birthday and he LOVED his time here. I had to admit they were pretty cute and fun to feed. read more

Had an amazing experience at this Alpaca farm. I took my twins for their bday and it was such an amazing and peaceful experience. The owner is so sweet. She gave my kids a gift for their bday. All the tour guides were so sweet and I loved how much they knew each alpaca personally. We liked hearing stories about each animal. All in all, it was a great experience. Will definitely be back :). Grazie! read more

Absolutely amazing!!! Great place, beautiful animals , beautiful people who take care of them . Will come back read more

Canzelle Alpacas - Farms Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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On the way home from a trip to Santa Barbara my girlfriend and I stopped by this place and it was a fun experience! The Alpacas were so cute but it was a little on the pricey side for just petting and feeding them. read more

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Most fun ever! A great experience! Everyone helpful and informative. It is definitely worth the drive to Carpenteria!

My husband and I had an amazing experience! we had a great time feeding the alpacas, petting them etc! The team does an amazing job maintaining the property and the views are incredible! There are a variety of animals at the farm, including a water buffalo, a sheep, an outdoor cat, two herding dogs etc! This was a wonderful activity on the way to Santa Barbara for the weekend. Highly recommend! read more

Visited the farm on a Saturday afternoon. The staff Liz and Umberto were so welcoming and kind. The tour lasted an hour and that included petting the alpacas, feeding them and taking pictures. It was such a wonderful experience! I highly recommend it to anybody who loves alpacas ! read more

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Was looking for stuffs to do in Santa Barbara and this place popped up on Yelp and my kid was interested in checking it out and good that I checked their website before booking our hotel bc I found out they only open Friday to Sunday limited time with online reservations. We adjusted our vacation to stop by here...the online reservation was easy and you will get your tickets and confirmation after paying. The tour was not cheap, but it's a fun event and great memories with your family. The staff here were also friendly and informative. The tour lasted about an hour long and they also have a little gift shop to check out. It's such a fun and unique experience near Santa Barbara. read more

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so many alpacas & llamas here!! & so many more beautiful animals!! we learned so much about the history of how this place came to be & the backstory & all the different animals here! the owner even stopped by to talk more about how she came to have this beautiful place!! we were initially warned that some of them can get mean & spit or even kick so we were so wary and distant at first, but then our guide taught us that we can leave carrots in our mouths to feed them and kiss them & they were so gentle!! i had such an amazing time here & would definitely recommend this activity to everyone!! read more

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What an experience! All the alpacas are so adorable and definitely one hour is enough to get some good pictures and learn a lot about how alpacas live. You have to reserve online for $30 per person for an hour. The price helps take care of the animals so I'm all for helping keep these guys safe and fed. First half of the tour is hanging out with the female alpacas. They are separated from the males due to mating reasons. Some are a bit more feisty than others but you can find some that will let you stroke their neck and even take pictures. THEY ARE SO FLUFFY!! The second 30 minutes were my favorite where we were given a bucket of carrots and we got to feed the male alpacas. They all swarm you like a flock of hungry animals so you have to pick your favorite alpacas. A really fun experience and is worth trying out at least once! Wasn't too hard to find if you follow google maps but you do have to drive through a narrow road all the way up. Street parking is free, right next to the farm. read more

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Came here on a whim with no reservation after lunch. The host was nice enough to take us and allowed us to join the tour. The host gave us a run down of Do's/Don'ts and some educational information on the Alpacas. They led us into the gate to meet the female Alpacas. We met with the groundskeeper Alberto. One of the Alpacas just had her baby, it was 3 days old. We get to pet and take pictures with them. They're all so cute and nice! Be warned, only a couple of them do spit. LOL They separate the female and male Alpacas to avoid them fighting with each other. After, the host and Alberto took us to visit the male Alpacas. We were given carrots to feed them. There you will also get to see lamas, chickens, water buffalo, goat, peacock and at the end we met Charlie the cat! Overall, we have a great time learning, petting and talking with Alberto! Love the way Alberto interacts with the animals! Both host and Alberto are very knowledgeable with the animals. There's a lot of dirt so make sure you wear comfortable shoes and be careful where you walk! read more

Canzelle Alpacas - Farms Near Me - Carpinteria, California

The best way to spend a beautiful afternoon in the Santa Barbara area with alpacas, a water buffalo, llama, and more! You are treated like family, the animals are shown nothing but love and kindness, and you have a beautiful view overlooking the ocean. read more

Such a wonderful day from start to finish! The alpacas are delightful--curious, gentle, and clearly well cared for--and the people are just as lovely. You can feel how much heart goes into this place. Absolutely worth a visit. read more

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What an exceptional experience at a beautiful place. Our group spanned three generations and everyone had a wonderful time. Karen was our warm and knowledgeable guide; she was outstanding. We can't wait to go back! read more

We had an absolutely fantastic experience at Canzelle alpacas today, thanks to our wonderful tour guide, Karen. She created a truly memorable birthday celebration for my fiancé--thoughtful, kind, and completely present throughout. Karen went out of her way to offer photo opportunities, capturing beautiful moments that turned out far better than anything I could have done myself. We can't recommend this experience enough--whether you're an adult or bringing kids, it's well worth it. read more

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Such a fun experience! Staff is so sweet and amazing!! They help you engage with the animals especially if you are a little nervous at first. There are different areas with male / female alpacas as well as a bull, goat, and lamb. We are also able to feed all the animals :) The farm also has a handwashing station and a clean restroom. Definitely worth visiting and supporting the animals and this business. read more

Canzelle Alpacas - Farms Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Seriously one of the best farm tour experiences ever! We got to feed alpacas, llamas, chickens, a water buffalo and goat. All the animals were all very friendly and looked so happy, healthy and well taken care of. The farm was so serene and beautiful, perched upon a hill and had breathtaking views of the coastline. Shannon (?), our host, and her two beautiful daughters did an awesome job in giving us a tour and making us feel so welcome. Humberto, who had worked there for over decades was also extremely experienced in knowing everything about each of the animals, made us laugh, and taught us how to interact with them. You could tell the animals were all drawn to him and loved him very much! Overall such an amazing experience and highly recommended to make this a must-stop on your trip to Santa Barbara. Will definitely be back! read more

My husband surprised me with a trip to see the Canzelle Alpacas for my birthday and we had a great time! The tour guides were very friendly and helped us feel comfortable getting close to the animals. We were able to learn a lot about all of the animals and feed them various treats. Lots of opportunities to pet the alpacas and get photos with them! Such a fun experience and the property has an incredible view of the ocean and the islands. Highly recommend. read more

Fluff-tastic experience!! Celebrated my Birthday with a private tour on 3/1/26, and our tour guide herself was a magical fairy. ‍ The whole Canzelle team went the extra mile to make my birthday celebration extra spectacular. Even the owner sang me Happy Birthday over the phone. Highly recommend!! My favorite part was seeing how my friend's were glowing with every encounter. Thank you for an unforgettable experience!! Hope to be back! Xx- Adriana read more

What a beautiful family experience to take this tour !! I signed my family up online the tour is one hour they do not accept walk-ins so that's really important to note. It goes by really quickly and it's a ton of fun. The two men that were leaving the tour were very informative. I love the connection they have with the animals. My son really enjoyed it as we all loved it !! We got to feed them pet them Overall it was really nice. I highly recommended and I will do it again anytime beautiful memories were created!! thank you. They also have a space by the gift shop where you could rent the tables and do like a little picnic which is super cute maybe next time I'll prepare better and bring food for picnic. If you are thinking about going, don't think twice and book as soon as possible as spots to fill up quickly. read more

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My boyfriend wasn't excited about this activity but that absolutely changed once we got to the farm. The alpacas were so adorable. I was a little afraid of them possibly spitting but nothing happened. Don't ask me why I wore sandals, but I enjoyed myself read more

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Such a fun experience. The staff obviously greatly cares for the animals and does everything they can to ensure their safety and comfort. Super fun birthday tour. read more

We had an amazing experience visiting this beautiful farm. We got there a little early and were greeted by their lovely staff and owner. It's a 1 hour tour with llamas,alpacas and beautiful peacocks. The animals are very loved and taken care of. We thoroughly enjoyed petting and feeding them. My highlight was Archie the rescued water buffalo. I can't wait to visit again. read more

Such a delightful tour! The kids had a wonderful time feeding the alpacas and other critters, and I befriended Rosie the sweetest alpaca in the world. Lovely afternoon. read more

Canzelle Alpacas - Farms Near Me - Carpinteria, California

The alpacas, llamas, peacocks, and australian chickens were soo cute!! Highly recommend! read more

Canzelle Alpacas - Baby alpaca - Farms Near Me - Carpinteria, California

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Fun place that is nice to visit when in the area, because walking up and down State Street you can only do so much. This makes your painful. agonizing drive from the valley and beyond more worth it. Went this past weekend, costing $112 bucks for 3. Greeted by a nice young lady darn forgot her name, and Umberto, the senior amigo who has been there for 32 anos taking care of the animals. There are: peacocks (my fave here), a resident cat named Charlie that seems to be everywhere and so cute, a few chickens and very colorful young ones, a Filipino water buffalo, a sheep, a goat, some llamas, and 30-40 Alpacas, which never knew about until booking this trip. More surprised they are part of the camel(id) clan! They give you pans of food to feed them, and cups of carrots which most happily accept! Some are shy some more friendly (the animals) and took some good pics. Whole tour isn't very big or demanding at all, but enjoyed about 1.15 hours of these cute animals. Only negatives are...the smell. Poop smelling everywhere but its open air. Also, the gift shop is insanely pricey, selling small stuffed Alpacas for $80 bucks+. A small one way road leads up and down to the farm, so be careful even though didn't encounter any cars up and down the 1-2 mile road. Peaceful and about 40 people where in the first 11.30 am morning group. read more

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It was mine and my partner's first time at Canzelle Alpaca Farms and it was such a memorable experience! Liz and Humberto were our guides for the tour and they were absolutely fantastic. The alpacas were so loving and fluffy and we got to spend ample time petting and cuddling them. My personal favorite alpaca was Swahili :) Will definitely be going again! read more

Awesome family place. Came here with 2 little ones they both had an awesome time. My daughter was a little nervous at first, but she warmed up to the alpacas as time went by. The alpacas are so soft and friendly and the staff is so welcoming and accommodating. Prices are pretty reasonable too and they give military discount as well! read more