Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm is a simple visit making it a quick and efficient experience getting up…read moreclose with alpacas. It's located in Wildwood, Georgia, in the northwest corner of the state, or pretty much 10 miles southwest of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Rosie Mae's is actually free to visit where you can walk the grounds saying hello to 8 alpacas...5 boys and 3 girls. Guests can hand-feed the alpacas specially formulated pellets for just $2 per brown bag. Bags can be purchased inside the front entrance, which also serves as a coffee bar and miniature boutique. At first approaching the alpacas, they were content with just grazing on the farm's grass. I was pretty much invisible to them. It was only until I walked around the back of the farm and entered inside the barn area that I received a warm greeting. And that could have been because they sensed it was going to rain, lol. Nonetheless, my alpaca wishes were granted. I finally enticed them into trying the pellets which they gently vacuumed up from the palm of my hand. Having this newfound bonding time with the alpacas made all the difference in the encounter. Now I was walking away with a couple of heartfelt memories. Overall, you don't need very long when exploring around, maybe 45 minutes or so. This is just a quiet, little roadside attraction within the greater Chattanooga Valley area. But, if you have a love for animals and want the chance to enjoy hand-feeding alpacas, then make sure to keep in mind, Rosie Mae's Alpaca Farm.

OMG...what a great little spot in the woods. Came here for…read morethe very first time to have coffee and see the alpacas. Little, did I know that I was gonna get a surprise for my birthday... a free coffee complete with the swirly straw. Never seen or even touch an alpaca. They are so soft. Loved their home-made trinkets in their general store...stop by, put a pin on the map. Im the only one from Tucson!!!!!

The owners of the alpaca Ranch are amazing. They make your experience feel like you're the only…read moreones there. It's like hanging out with friends and meeting some really cool alpacas. It is fun for all ages. We learned a lot had a lot of fun and can't wait to go back.

It is such a pleasure to first review the Lost Mountain Alpaca Ranch on Yelp! One word to describe…read moreour experience here, FANTASTIC!! Our visit here is definitely going in the books! I was looking for a private experience for our family of 3 that doesn't involve a lot of crowds and where my daughter could have private time with animals and this place was perfect! I booked our experience directly through the website: (when you book, I advice you to do it as well to avoid additional fees) https://lostmountainalpacaranch.com/ I booked the 60 minute experience for our family and we were in for such a treat. The owners David and Tina were very welcoming, friendly, and very open to educating us about their farm, the lovely alpacas, their cats, and the super cute guard dog, Bodhi. During the private experience, we interacted with the alpacas and fed them their breakfast, our session was at 10am. We really enjoyed the stories the owners told us about the alpacas and the farm. I really loved the experience as it was just for our group and we throughly enjoyed it, I didn't have to worry about crowds and I wasn't rushed. Can't wait to see the alpacas again the next time we are in the area.

I truly cannot express just how wonderful of an experience this tour was. Matt and Melissa were…read moreamazing hosts. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and you can tell that they really care about their animals. We were able to feed the chickens, milk a goat, and walk baby alpacas. We were even given fresh complimentary eggs! They have a store where you can buy some of their products as well. Definitely book a tour with them if you're going to be in the area. You will not regret it. I hope to go back as soon as possible.

Such a lovely experience. The owners of the farm have an obvious love for their animals and sharing…read morethat love with others. We took our 5, 3, and 1 year old, and they had an absolute blast. We fed chickens, goats, and alpacas, held bunnies, fetched chicken eggs, and went on an alpaca trek. We have been to many farms as our 3 year old has a deep love for animals, and this exceeded all of them. Gorgeous scenic views and fun time had by both kids and adults. If you are in the area, definitely check out Shaka - You will have the best time!

Lasso the Moon/Holly....a 5 star experience!! The adorable alpacas, dogs, cats, ducks...lovely…read moredrive to Blairsville on a crisp Fall day to enjoy beautiful leaves, art, delicious food and a memorable day... highly recommend this visit!! Happy to support this small business

Previous 1 star review should really be disregarded as it's pretty clear on Lasso the Moon's…read morewebsite that appointments need to be scheduled ahead of time. And they deserve no less than 5 stars for the experience, from my first correspondence with Holly to arrange the tour, to arriving. The directions and the signage were momentarily confusing, but the site indicates to drive towards the right behind the barn on the gravel road. Pulling in you can't help but "awww" over the chickens, ducks, dogs and alpacas dotting the property. Once all of the other guests had arrived, the tour began and it was both fun and informational, about the farm, alpacas, and the artwork made from their fibers. Even my little one was less than her squirmy fidgety self and listened. Feeding the alpacas was really the most fun part as we were told that they don't particularly like being petted on their heads (only a minor bummer as we'd gleefully hoped that we'd get a few gentle pats in.) The tour finished up in the upstairs art studio where hand-made gifts were available, or where one could make a donation, as the tour is free. For how much fun it was, I wouldn't have hesitated to have been required to pay for it anyways. It was a very fun and memorable morning meeting some gentle and fluffy alpacas up close, and I would strongly suggest that anybody making a weekend trip to this area to plan ahead to also visit Lasso the Moon.

Our favorite alpaca farm and we've visited many! Friendly, well-cared for alpacas. The owners…read moreJerome and Pam are passionate and knowledgeable, and are happy to have visitors to their farm. We recommend visiting if you get the chance and love alpacas!

From the owner: We raise and sell alpacas which also includes halter/lead training plus service after purchase. We…read morehave our alpacas sheared once a year, then use their fleece for various products like yarn, socks, gloves, hats, shawls, scarves, bird nesting balls and stars, felted ornaments, and more. We even have alpaca fur toys including finger puppets. These toys are imported from Peru and are handmade by women in the Andes Mountains.

Had a wonderful day with my grandson at Little Tails. The owners are delightful and very…read moreinformative as to the animals under their care. The farm is beautiful and the animals are well taken care of. Kind of like family to the owners. People snacks and water and treats for all the critters were provided at no additional charge. Overall great day for any family. Highly recommend if you love getting up close with animals!

We had a lovely visit to Little Tails Farm. I highly recommend visiting. We are thinking of coming…read moreto stay in the tiny house near the Highland cows. Great people, great story, great experience.

My family and I loved visiting here. The alpacas are friendly and adorable! They have lots of space…read moreto run. We were allowed to get a refill of their feed and the owners enjoy watching their fluffy friends getting spoiled. We didn't feel rushed. We also saw piglets, kittens, horses, and a donkey. The hay ride was fun! We were offered cold water which was nice! We purchased the Bug-a-boo soap made with alpaca wool fibers which works well and helps repel bugs.

Came here with boyfriend using a groupon. Basically was 50% off, tours are usually $20/person but…read morewith the groupon it was $20 for the both of us. Location is about 1 hr from Atlanta, pretty easy to get to just a straight shot up I-75. The turn on google maps is a little off on the final stretch but they have a sign so we didn't have any problems finding it. You drive up this really long gravel road that circles their property and park by the big red barn they have. That's where they stable the alpacas and horses they have. They have two short haired pointers outside that are very friendly and will probably greet you. They also have great danes that they breed that are very friendly but those are in a fenced area so no need to be nervous. The farm owner/tour guide wasn't around when we got there so we called the number from google and she came over. We rode in her gator which is like a mix between an ATV and a tractor. Circled around the whole 60 acres of estate and she pointed out all her family's houses that they've built and where they pasture all their animals. Sadly they sold their goats but they have a really cute miniature donkey that we petted. Once you get back from the tour you can pet and feed the alpacas. Basically you get to give them their daily meal of feed so they will swarm you and you can pet them while they eat their feed. There's about 13 alpacas but they are all very friendly and do not bite! So no need to worry. Their horses also come over, they have nine very beautiful horses one of which is a cute pony. They also will eat the pellets so you can pet those as well. They have a little store with products made from their alpaca's fur so you can get that stuff. We watched them herd their alpacas from their stables to pasture, which was pretty difficult haha, and then we left. Overall great experience! Definitely wear clothes and shoes you don't mind getting dirty. You'll probably walk away with a little alpaca poop on your shoes. Also the alpacas don't exactly spit but sometimes they sneeze and they can definitely sneeze on you. They look super cute with their bobblehead haircuts and I would definitely recommend coming for a visit!

We had such a great time minus the heat. But we'd do it again even with the heat. Topher was a…read moregreat guide. Answered all the questions we asked. I love that the group tour was limit to 10. Even though the tour is 1 1/2 hours. You're not rushed to leave the exhibit which was really cool. You have to be 18 to enter the coati home. They are incredible. We loved seeing and being able to pet, feed and take pictures with most of the animals

Loved the amount of animal encounters with so many unique animals!you might come for the capybara…read morebut you will fall in love with so many more animals!

This place is SO wonderful as well as everyone working there! I don't think you'll find a better…read moreor more affordable animal encounter experience anywhere. The owners and staff absolutely love their animals, they take such great care of them and the facilities are just beautiful. And ,best of all, they do it all to share the love of Jesus with every person who comes through their gates. Amen to that!

I discovered Ocoee Riverside Farm through a suggestion on TikTok. When I saw all the interactive…read moremeet and greets with the animals, visiting this place was nonnegotiable, lol. You can come experience the farm for a few hours featuring 30 - 60 minute guided tours and animal encounters. Or.... You can stay in accommodations on the grounds of Ocoee Riverside Farm. It's a nice retreat away among the flatland plains of Tennessee. They offer old fashioned farm cabins, wagons, lofts, condos and glampsites. Prices range anywhere from $100 - $200 per night. I was exclusively here to spend time introducing myself to the farm residents. The most popular option offered to visitors is the $19.99 Farm Tour & Animal Encounter. The tour lasts 75 - 90 minutes. Now...when choosing this tour, they offer 50% discount add-on experiences to entice guests to stay and play longer. There's the Kangaroo Encounter - $14.99 (normally $29.99) for 30 extra minutes saying hello to kangaroos. There's the Camel Encounter - $9.99 (normally $19.99) for 30 extra minutes learning about the two camels living on the farm including riding on their humpbacks. So...right there w/ the basic Farm Tour for 75 - 90 minutes and including the Kangaroo and Camel experiences, that's 2.5 hours of fun at Ocoee Riverside Farm for a total $45. I think that's a total bargain. And...they plan activities to coincide with each other so visitors aren't standing around waiting for their next interactions. But.... Ocoee Farm offers even more chances to get up close encounters with their animals. For extra $$$, everything is on the table, lol. More add-on animal meet and greets including.... - Sloth/VIP Encounter - $99.99 - two 30 minute sessions. - Baby Kangaroo Bottle Feeding - $29.99 - 30 minutes. - Sloth Cuddles and Snuggles - $119.99 - 30 minutes. - Hug -A-Highland - $19.99 - 30 minutes. - Horseback Riding - 20, 45 and 60 minute rides. - Fennec Fox - $14.99 - 30 minutes. - Baby Llama and Alpaca Feeding - $14.99 - 30 minutes. There's even more farm experiences guests can pick from... I added the Hug-A-Highland and Baby Llama and Alpaca Feedings for $14.99 each, which brought my total to $75 plus taxes and fees for 3.5 hours on a weekend day. The Farm sent me a confirmation email with a list and itinerary for the a-la-carte experiences I signed up for. They instructed me to arrive at 9am. I departed the farm by 1pm. Extra highlights... - With all the various animal interactions and guided tours, every staff member was ultra friendly and went out of their way to ensure guests left with wonderful memories. Fallon, McKenna, Michael and Vladik were knowledgeable about the animals and they kindly offered to take pictures and videos for visitors. - Included in the Farm Tour is the Petting Zoo where they provide a bag of pellets to feed goats, sheep, donkeys, llamas and alpacas. After the Petting Zoo, visitors step inside the Barn to greet...iguanas, parrots, an anteater, hedgehog, lizard, mouse, baby camel and adult camel. - Lastly, I met John, the owner. He shared stories about his life before Ocoee Riverside Farm, his time in the armed services and how he and his family are 100% committed towards giving their farm animals the best possible lives. I had a wonderful experience at this tucked away hidden gem in Benton, Tennessee. If you're near the Chattanooga, TN area, Ocoee Riverside Farm is a quick 40 mile drive east. Thank you for having me.

The "Coop," is a cozy cottage with lots of privacy, next to a brook with small rapids. Very…read morepeaceful and relaxing. We had a good view of sweet retired donkeys Preacher and Jackson. They love to be petted! The beds are comfy, and fresh eggs from the hens await your first breakfast. We will definitely stay here again

We had a WONDERFUL experience here at Thanksgiving 2022. There are 19 of us on our immediate family…read morenow, so we rented the entire farm. Our nine grandchildren range in ages from 5-20 and they all love it. The hosts are great and so very accommodating. We couldn't have been more pleased!