A Truly Memorable Alpaca Experience We visited Smooth Alpaca Experience as a group of six, ranging in age from 12 to mid-60s, and every one of us absolutely loved it. Joe was wonderful -- fun, informative, kind, humorous, and incredibly knowledgeable. He made the entire experience engaging for both kids and adults alike. We especially enjoyed getting to know all of the alpacas, along with the hilarious three brother goats who definitely put on a performance for us! We learned so much about alpaca behavior, personalities, eating habits, the shearing process, and the care involved in raising them. It was also fascinating to see the finished alpaca products, including socks, hats, gloves, sweaters, and blankets, and to better understand the process from animal to finished product. Overall, this was a unique, educational, and genuinely enjoyable experience that we would highly recommend. Joe made the day extra special! read more

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What an absolutely wonderful experience! This alpaca farm is such a hidden gem. Joe, the owner, clearly puts his heart into caring for these animals--it shows in every detail. The alpacas are incredibly well cared for, mild-mannered, and friendly, each with their own unique and endearing personality. Joe is extremely knowledgeable and genuinely loves sharing facts and stories about the alpacas. You can tell he's passionate about what he does, and his enthusiasm makes the experience even more special. We learned so much while still having plenty of time to interact and enjoy the animals. If you're looking for a peaceful, educational, and truly heartwarming experience, this is it. Highly recommend to anyone read more

Interesting and entertaining fun with the Alpacas. Great to interact with another species.

Kids had a great time. Very gentle animals. We will be back to visit. Host was charismatic and funny which made for added fun. read more

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What a wonderful experience! Joe has a great ranch & the animals are so friendly and sweet!!! Day made!!! It's an intimate experience that I wish could last all day!! We learned a lot about alpacas!! I highly recommend this for animal lovers!! read more

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I went with a couple of friends and it was so fun! We met outside Red Rocks and followed him to the farm. He was driving a little fast, so we were worried we didn't turn in the right spot when we couldn't see him, but we made it! It was such a unique experience to interact with the alpacas and the goats, and we got some great photo opportunities! read more

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I enjoyed the experience. We met up with our group at the red rock park which is only a few minutes away. We spent time with the alpaca and the goats. Fed them. Combed them and learned so much about them. Then we went into the shop to buy a few alpaca things. read more

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We had a great time doing this as our one excursion on a very quick trip for a show at Red Rocks. Joe was very kind and took extra time with our small group booked that day since there wasn't another tour waiting. We got to feed the goats and alpacas and learn all about the park and the animals and I love that so many are named after artists and writers. Beautiful retreat away from all the hustle and bustle. I may have jokingly not jokingly said we had found a new retirement plan. It is a bit spendy for adults but it appears that's helping subsidize the free school tours and such that he does which makes it worthwhile to me, plus feeding and vet care can't be cheap. Super welcoming experience overall. read more

Overall it was a great experience! The owner was very friendly and knowledgeable. My two young kids and I had a blast with the alpacas and goats! Highly recommend! read more

Smooth Alpaca Experience - Petting Zoos Near Me - Golden, Colorado

This was a great experience with the alpacas and the goats. We got to feed them and watch them in a relaxed environment. There was a lot of respect for the animals. It was no frills which I appreciated, the animals were in there home, not forced to perform, yet unbothered by the attention. It really gave a good insight of how livestock businesses are realistically ran, as well as how to do it sustainably. It gave a true insight on the things to think about, highlighting the fun parts, the ethical and financial burdens, and the realities behind the romance. read more

We had the BEST time! The owner was so welcoming and met us at the red rock amphitheater parking lot. We drove to the venue and had so much fun petting, feeding and interacting with the animals. Great activity to do for family or with friends! Thank you for having us! read more

Smooth Alpaca Experience - Petting Zoos Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Had the best experience at Joe's ranch. His alpacas and goats were so sweet and Joe was very knowledgeable. My friends and I came to Colorado for the weekend and this definitely made our trip!! Highly recommend! read more

Smooth Alpaca Experience - Petting Zoos Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Such a fun time and Joe was great!highly recommend whether you're a child or an adult! Red rocks is right there so you can visit that before/after. read more

Smooth Alpaca Experience - Petting Zoos Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Stopped here on the way to Aspen with the Grandkids. Joe does a terrific job explaining their history and use. Also he has miniature goats. Nice small store with well mad Alpaca clothing A fun place to visit. You will need a reservation. read more

I did this with my wife as a birthday present to her- she loved it! The alpacas (and goats) were cute and gentle; I was surprised how well they did with the small children who were present. Joe was friendly and funny. We met him at the upper parking lot at Red Rocks (so easy to find) and then followed him the short distance to his ranch. The road is dirt but well maintained so fine for our old Prius. Once there, Joe gave each of us some hay and then let the animals out of the barn to come to us. He told us each of their creative names. Then we fed them grain pellets-- could even put them on our heads for them to nibble. Then there was a special snack for the goats and an opportunity to brush the goats if we wished. It was easy to get great pictures. read more

10/10 best birthday party experience for my four year old last year. The owner is super chill, informative, and accommodating. we had the whole place to ourselves. He provided an ice table for drinks and foldable tables for food. We brought chic-a-filet for the kiddos + juice boxes, some snacks and had wine and beer for the parents and hung out picnic style on benches and blankets. highly recommend bringing a polaroid camera to send the birthday guests home with alpaca selfies. the alpacas are SO sweet, there were at least 10 probably more, so no shortage of pettiny and animal interactions. We did this in March 2024, and a year later, parents and kids both still bring it up as the coolest most unique experience. read more

This was a really special experience for us and our granddaughter. Joe has a remarkable venue and took the time to share his journey and how he got to this amazing place. The Alpacas and the goats are very docile and friendly and love being fed by visitors! I would recommend booking directly with Smooth Alpaca Experience and not going through Virgin. They were hard to reach and using the gift voucher was challenging. read more

Smooth Alpaca Experience - Petting Zoos Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Such a unique experience! Joe is very knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions you have. The alpacas and goats were adorable and you get to feed, pet, and brush them. Definitely recommend! read more

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We had the best time at the Alpaca Farm!! Highlight of the trip for my friends who we surprised with this activity. Joe was very laid back, friendly, and welcoming. The Alpacas were jovial and it was a unique experience that is very memorable! read more

We had an absolute blast with the goats and alpacas up at Joe's ranch! He was very kind and accommodating and it is a beautiful place to be. We learned much about alpacas and even had the opportunity to buy some alpaca products on the way out. Highly recommend a pair of socks!! read more

Great time, highly recommended. Joe is a super nice and knowledgeable guy. His Alpaca's and goats are super cute and chill. Overall, a great experience. read more

Great host - explained information about the animals, let us feed and hang out with them, and calmly and engagingly answered our questions. You can tell he really cares about his animals and this makes the experience that much better. We will be back. read more

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I took my mom & stepdad who were visiting and we had a great time! So fun to feed and interact with the animals. Joe takes such great care of the them. Great to visit before a Red Rocks show. read more

Joe provided a wonderful experience. Booked the experience online the day prior and met at the agreed-upon location. Tip: be sure to follow the directions closely in the confirmation email; use the coordinates provided. For a reasonable price you get over an hour with his lovely goats and alpacas, which includes feeding, petting. It's a lot of fun and they're gentle, relaxing creatures which enhances the experience. Be sure to wear clothes that you don't mind getting dirty because you will get dirty! It's worth it because this is a unique, up & close experience. Joe knows a lot about these cool animals and will educate accordingly. He's also happy to answer questions (had plenty of them). To close the experience, he will happily take you to the warehouse if interested in purchasing alpaca-related items. But you won't feel hassled to make a purchase. Highly recommend the experience. This is not a huge mass production; it's a family owned business so in closing I'd just mention that a little patience, and planning ahead goes a long way :). Enjoy!!! read more

I loved this experience! Joe did such a good job guiding us through. I really appreciated that we were able to interact with the alpacas the entire time, feeding and petting them while learning more about them from Joe. The setting was so serene and the alpacas were such chill, sweet animals. It was a very calming and enjoyable experience. I already want to come visit again! read more

The experience was so much fun! I went with my best friend and her 6 month old daughter. Joe was so knowledgeable about everything and it was truly so enjoyable! The animals are so sweet. read more

Smooth Alpaca Experience - Petting Zoos Near Me - Golden, Colorado

It was a cool experience. Joe the owner was super helpful and the animals were so friendly and so cute. We got to feed them as well which was the best part. read more

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Amazing time!! It was so much fun! We got to pet, feed, and play with alpacas and goats. We learned a lot from the owner and he was great to talk with. Overall an amazing experice that I will treasurer! We purchased two beanies and a pair of socks. The hats are SO SOFT and the socks are going to be great. Everyone should do this at least once. You won't regret it, I promise! read more

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Went here with a family of five adults and had the best time. We were met on time at the staging location and led back to the ranch. Joe the owner was generous in answering our many questions and giving inside tidbits into alpaca thoughts and behaviors. And honestly the goats were great too! It was a beautiful low-key outing, and those alpaca smiles - oh my goodness!! Highly recommend. read more

This was such a fun, hands on experience. It was set in the most spectacular setting. We will absolutely be back!

Amazing experience! Well worth it!! I would do it again if I was in the area. It was informative as well as fun.

If you look into their eyes, you're either never leaving or trying to take one home. Wonderful experience from the feeding, to petting, and being the center if a spit battle! read more

Joe was really nice and shared with us how he came to be an alpaca farmer. When you interact with him and the animals you can see he cares about them and they are well cared for. Great experience!! read more

Was a great experience. My whole family loved it and will definitely be back again. The alpacas are very cool and so are the goats ! read more

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Absolutely incredible experience. Can't wait to go back. Totally seamless from the communication to the meetup to the entire experience. The alpacas and goats are so fun and funny. So much personality in each of them. Highly highly recommend!! read more

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We really enjoyed this experience. It was a super hot day but the owner keeps it entertaining and has a lot of interesting knowledge to share. One thing we didn't think of is that one of the kids was allergic to the hay and it's all over the ground. Otherwise we had a great time! read more

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Smooth Alpaca Experience was such an awesome time. We got to meet 7 adorable Alpacas who are super friendly and have the cutest haircuts. There were also 3 precious goats that we enjoyed as well. Joe really taught us so much about these amazing animals. I highly recommend this place for any age. read more

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What a fun Saturday afternoon activity! The alpaca farm is in a great location next to red rocks amphitheater, not that far from Denver Metro and worth the trip to get out of the city for a bit. The owner was very enthusiastic about sharing information about his animals and giving us a chance to interact with them in the paddock. He also has a great variety of alpaca products (hats, socks, sweaters, etc.) in a little shop on the property. He was also very willing to share his experience starting the business and the cost/benefits of raising alpaca. Very friendly and knowledgeable, would love to come back and see his progress as the farm expands! read more

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This was such a wonderful a fun experience! The goats and alpacas were very friendly and very polite when you were feeding them and petting them. The animals all had very amazing and sometimes funny personalities of their own. Such sweet and kind animals. I would definitely recommend it's a 10/10 experience! And huge thank you to Joe he was wonderful and gave us very knowledgeable tips and information about the alpacas and the goats and answered every question we had. Very huge thank you Joe for letting us experience this amazing opportunity with the alpacas and goats 10/10 very good host thank you so much again very much appreciated all the knowledge, hospitality, and time spent hanging out with the animals. read more

Very fun experience that's about 25 minutes from Denver. Owner was great and helpful with the knowledge of the animals. He let us feed the alpacas & goats and pet them as well. Got cozy socks in his shop after the experience for the winter and I'd rate this 100/10 any day of the week. Behind the farm there's a huge view of the moutains as well if your into picture taking you will definitely enjoy this tour. read more

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