Good Karma Ranch Alpacas — Attraction in Lincolnton

The most enjoyable alpaca experience thus far!

I’ve stumbled into this trend of going to see alpacas at least once a year for the past 3 years and will try to keep this going.

Instead of trying to look for a new alpaca farm each time, GKR is where it’s at and I can see myself returning year after year as long as possible.

Now I am not a full fledged alpaca farm connoisseur, but GKR is HANDS DOWN the best alpaca farm I’ve been to so far.

Location? CHECK. It’s almost 3 hours away from me but is close to Charlotte so it’s a pit stop on the way to IKEA.

Accessibility? CHECK. Not super remote to make you worry about getting there like some other places I’ve been to.

Ticket Price? CHECK CHECK CHECK. The owners are super nice and we even got plenty of feed for the alpacas and GOT TO GO INSIDE and be with them.

Did I mention we GOT TO GO INSIDE? The previous farms I’ve been to had the alpacas fenced, and it would’ve been problematic if I climbed over the fence.

First farm we went to, we’d just watch the alpacas and they weren’t that interested in people and just wanted to nap. Understandable. I don’t blame them. Mental health and self care are important. You do you.

Second time we went to another farm, I got to pet one alpaca that came up to me. Then I got to feed two alpacas. It was pretty awesome but that was it.

Third time, at GKR, I got MY FIX and got to pet and feed SOOOO MANY of them! We were welcomed inside and I was WITH the alpacas. I WAS an alpaca. My soul was refreshed. That was very much needed considering everything that’s going on in the world.

Jokes aside, their fur is SO soft and they’re soooo cute and adorable. We also got to learn a few facts about alpacas that I haven’t heard before. Like the fact that the gestational period takes forever, which is why they’re even more precious.

TLDR: just go to the Good Karma Ranch. It’s a fun experience and you get to literally be surrounded by soft, cute...

Went here today with my husband for our anniversary! I was so excited to see alpacas but was not expecting to be so interested in the very educational and engaging tour that Mike gave us. I learned so much and you can tell that they really care for the animals and they are pampered, loved and well looked after, and that they really care about good sustainable practices. Shelly took over for the walk experience and we walked Olympus who is such a character!

For anyone who hasn't interacted with alpaca before, they seem a lot friendlier than sheep or llamas, and they are so soft! Without the smell and sticky feeling you get when you pet sheep, because they don't have lanolin on them. I think this is a good place to go to for anyone who loves animals but can't handle a more conventional farm tour because of sensory issues, especially with smells and sounds because alpacas are so mild on both fronts.

The farm is very clean with really good vibes all around, and we were given lots of time and space to interact with the sweet alpacas, and there were plenty of treats for us feed them. I can't wait to start knitting with the yarn i got from their store and I will be back with friends, because it's the perfect activity for any...

If you’re visiting the Charlotte area, the Good Karma Ranch is a must stop for all ages (autism friendly)! It’s about 20 minutes from Huntersville and offers one hour tours of the farm (among other fun events). You’re able to get up close with the alpacas and take photos and pet them! The owners were very nice and informative. They also have a little shop on site to buy souvenirs and a port-o-pot on site as well. You can check out their events and availability on the website. We’ve done the tour and participated in a food/toiletries drive they were having for a local school. All around a great experience...