点评:We knew nothing about alpacas and this seemed like a novel opportunity to get up close to real alpacas and even learn something. We were not disappointed. Trina, the owner and guide was so friendly and welcoming and eager to share her knowledge and affection for these animals. She also works full time so the only available tours are afternoon and evening. That was not a problem except that we arrived just in time for an afternoon shower. Neither Trina nor the alpacas were daunted and we just held our visit inside. Trina started with us in the shop area where she explained about alpacas and how she got interested in them and told us what to expect when we met them. She then took us into the barn and gave us "treats" to feed the animals. The barn was spotlessly clean, even with the rain, and the animals were gentle and of course happy to see us and our treats. This is a family farm, not a typical "zoo" experience, and the cost of the visit provides for the animals which are clealy well loved and cared for. So if you are looking for something different to do, family friendly, and outside of the usual tourist attractions, Shady Rest Alpacas is well worth the trip.
翻译:我们对羊驼一无所知,这似乎是一个近距离接触真正的羊驼,甚至还能学到一些东西的新奇机会。我们并没有失望。农场主人兼导游特丽娜(Trina)非常友好热情,乐于分享她的知识和对这些动物的喜爱。她有全职工作,所以只有下午和晚上的参观时间。不过,这倒不成问题,只是我们到的时候正好赶上下午的阵雨。特丽娜和羊驼们都没有被吓到,我们只是在里面参观。特丽娜先带我们去了商店区,在那里她向我们讲解了羊驼的知识,以及她是如何对它们产生兴趣的,并告诉我们见到它们后会发生什么。然后,她带我们去了谷仓,给了我们一些“零食”来喂羊驼。即使下雨,谷仓也一尘不染,动物们也很温顺,当然,看到我们和我们的零食也很高兴。这是一个家庭农场,而不是典型的“动物园”体验,而且参观的费用足以支付这些动物的费用,它们显然受到了很好的爱护和照顾。因此,如果您正在寻找一些与众不同、适合家庭、并且远离常见旅游景点的活动,那么 Shady Rest Alpacas 非常值得一游。