Tours
Tours will include llama orientation, use of the llama obstacle course, rides for kids under 60 lbs, grooming, feeding the animals, and taking them for a walk. The tours last an hour, and cost
$ 2.00 per person, minimum $ 20.00. We can give discounts to groups of 20 or more. Scheduling should be done at least 48 hours in advance for these guided tours.
Call (801) 798-3559 and ask for Vai.
Alternatively, groups can come onto the property with bags of carrots and/or apples (best broken up or cut into slices) and feed the llamas without an appointment or any fees (or guide).
A buffet lunch and salad bar is open daily on the premises from 10 am until 7 pm.
Not only at Llama Fest, but throughout the year, guests are attracted to visit the property because of the animals. Utah County may not have its own zoo, but unusual animal experiences can still be had. About 50 llamas live on 15 landscaped acres adjoining KHQN radio station one mile south of Spanish Fork.
Caretaker Vai Warden says the llamas are extremely calm, gentle and non-aggressive. They don't bite, kick, or spit (on humans).
She says tours are welcome by appointment. Be warned that some times of the year, particularly just before big festivals like the Llama Fest (second or third week in July) or the India Fest (second week in September), Vai says she is too busy to schedule tours.
In addition to seeing the llamas, tours can also include a visit with peacocks, parrots, a goose, and three darling miniature Zebu cows, also on the premises.
Vai is proud of the animals, explaining that llamas take care of themselves. They don't need humans, but they are accommodating enough to allow themselves to be haltered and worked. She says the animals are available for rental as pack animals for family or group camping trips or for parties and special events. They can carry about 70 lbs apiece for short journeys, are easy to control and uncomplicated, like horses.
Most renters can pick up everything they need to know about llamas in a half hour orientation session. Since they eat whatever is available, she says food for the llamas does not usually have to be packed in.
Llamas are originally South American animals, with a life expectancy of about 20-25 years. Vai characterizes her animals in two groups, pasture poodles which are pretty, woolly darling things, and the macho type, huge, efficient, lanky with short wool.
The animals are sheared annually, and their wool is utilized by local hand weavers. Llamas are increasing in popularity locally as pets. Warden says trained llamas cost from $ 300.00 upwards.
Location
45 Miles South of Salt Lake City, at the gateway to Mt. Nebo,
Diamond Fork, Hobble Creek, Sundance, the Alpine Loop,
& Spanish Fork Canyon.
Coming South on I-15, take exit 257, turn left at bottom of exit ramp, travel three miles south on Main St.
