according to the Alpaca Owners Association. They are native to South America and known for producing fleece, like sheep, the association says. Lithia is about a 23-mile drive southeast from Tampa.

According to a press release from show organizers, alpacas are raised for their luxurious fleece throughout the United States. Alpaca enthusiasts and fiber artists from as far away as Oregon will ...

Alpacas are a domesticated livestock species related to the camel and they can reach about 200 pounds, according to the ...