Alpaca Shearing Day 2026
A Behind-the-Scenes Farm Experience
Join us at Cahaba Critters for one of the most exciting days of the year — Alpaca Shearing Day!
Every spring our alpacas receive their annual haircut.
Shearing keeps them healthy, prevents overheating, and gives us the incredible fleece used for yarn and fiber products.
This is your chance to:
Watch our alpacas get their annual “haircuts”
Learn how alpaca fiber is used
Meet Duncan the Hairy Coo & farm friends while your there
Take photos with freshly shorn alpacas
- Farm Store Open
Support vulnerable children & foster families through Critter Magic
Shearing is essential for alpaca health — and you get to witness the full process up close in a safe, family-friendly setting.
8531 Montevallo Rd. Centreville, AL
Tuesday March 23 11AM-2 PM *
Limited Spots Available
*(Date and Time subject to change, due to we are subject to Shearers Schedule)
At Cahaba Critters, events like Shearing Day help us create smiles for vulnerable children and foster families. Your participation helps us continue offering Critter Magic experiences throughout the year.
🦙 Reserve Your Spot for Shearing Day🦙
Choose your experience below. Limited availability.
General Admission
$30 Adult | $15 Child
Join us for an exciting behind-the-scenes look at Alpaca Shearing Day at Cahaba Critters. Watch professional shearers at work, meet the alpacas, and learn how fleece becomes fiber.
Includes:
✔ Live shearing demonstrations
✔ Educational fiber talk
✔ Meet & greet with alpacas
✔ Access to farm store
Family Farm Pack
$80 (Up to 4 Guests)
Bring the whole family for a memorable day on the farm.
Perfect for foster families and memory-making moments.
Includes:
✔ Admission for 4
✔ 4 Feed Cups
✔ Reserved seating area
✔ Family photo opportunity
Live shearing demonstrations Educational fiber talk Meet & greet with alpacas Access to farm store
Ultimate Alpaca Fiber Experience
$100 – Limited to 10
From Fleece to Finished Yarn.
Spend Shearing Day selecting your favorite alpaca. Receive raw fleece in your hands and follow its transformation into a finished skein of yarn.
Your Experience Also Includes: VIP Shearing Access Portion of your alpaca’s raw fleece Exclusive video & photo updates Behind-the-scenes spinning progress Finished skein of yarn Pick up at October Fiber Fest Discount on additional Skeins Certificate of Authenticity
This is more than a ticket — it’s a story you’ll hold in your hands.
