Alpacas

Meet Our Baby Alpacas: George and Preston

We've just welcomed two fluffy new faces to our animal family! Born just a week apart, these adorable baby alpacas, called crias, are already stealing hearts across the park.

🦙 Meet George

Born on June 28th and weighing a healthy 8.9kg, George is our snow-white bundle of joy. His mum, Yoyo, is keeping a close watch on him, making sure he’s happy, fed, and never too far from her side. George has quickly become a favourite among the animal keepers with his sweet nature and curious eyes.

🌾Meet Preston

Just seven days younger, Preston made his debut on July 5th — and his striking jet-black coat is turning heads! This little charmer has already formed a strong bond with George, and the duo can often be seen frolicking around their paddock together.

These two births mark the end of a long-awaited journey for our animal team. With alpacas carrying their young for up to 12 months, our keepers have spent nearly a year preparing for these special arrivals — and everything went perfectly.

“It’s always such a special moment when we welcome a new arrival – let alone two!”
– Lucy White, Zoo Operations Manager

George and Preston are currently enjoying some quiet bonding time under the watchful care of our team. They'll be ready to greet visitors very soon, so plan your trip to Hobbledown and be one of the first to meet them!