Are you new to alpacas? Are you interested in having alpacas? 

Our online webinar is a must for any new or prospective alpaca owner! Avoid mistakes and start on the right foot by learning essential information about alpacas. We will cover:

• alpaca history and their unique characteristics 
• farm set-up and infrastructure
• healthcare and day-to-day management
• which alpacas are best for your goals
• where to buy and what prices to expect
• Q&A

The presenter:

Rita Soares manages a small alpaca farm in Harcourt, Victoria, focusing on high animal welfare, ethical, and sustainable principles.  She is an Australian Alpaca Association (AAA) member. Rita has participated in various professional development courses with the Australian Alpaca Association, learned with international alpaca vets and participated in an alpaca study tour overseas. She has, volunteered at large alpaca farms, participated in alpaca shows, and loves continually learning about alpacas and increasing her knowledge. She held volunteer roles at the Victorian Central Region of the AAA and was the Social Media Coordinator for the association. Rita and her partner currently have around 30-40 alpacas on their 25-acre farm in Harcourt, where they live.