SafeHouse Farm Alpacas & Ye Olde Alpaca Shoppe — Local services in Barrington

This is a working alpaca farm, as well as a sanctuary for old and/or abandoned farm animals. There are ducks, goats, donkeys, horses, and even a pig living amongst the alpacas. I love visiting this farm, because the alpacas are very friendly, compared to “regular” farm animals. It’s clear that they get a lot of human attention.

I saw an earlier review that mentioned that the farm was “dirty;” but I’m thinking that person has never worked on an actual farm before. The animals there are very well cared for- but they are farm animals, and not pets. They are all clean and well-fed, with a large pasture area and a barn to sleep in. Additionally, it’s true that some of the rescue farm animals (not the alpacas) are very old and have health issues: But that is why they are there. Those animals get the care that they need so that they can live out the remainder of their lives in peace. I think it’s wonderful that the farm is a sanctuary for these otherwise forgotten animals.

Lastly, I love shopping in their little store! So many nice alpaca-related products! My favorites are the socks and the alpaca-wool covered soap: They are go-to Christmas...

Love Alpacas?! 🦙🦙🦙 Come visit SafeHouse Farm Alpacas! The farm is located in Barrington, IL. Just less than an hour from Chicago!

The kids had such a wonderful time getting to know all the farm animals! Linda, the owner, was very personable and passionate on what she does. This was a very fun and educational visit for all of us!

The kids loved feeding hay to all the Alpacas, donkey, ponies, horses, and goats! 🐐🦙🫏🐴

Farm visits are by appointment only! This is great because the hour at the farm is yours to explore with your family. And not to mention all the fun photos you’ll get to take with all the animals!

Before you leave, don’t forget to purchase a dozen fresh farm eggs! 🥚

We can’t wait to visit again! ❤️ @safehouse_farm . #alpaca #alpacafarm #barrringtonil #safehousefarmalpacas #visitbarringtonil #visitcookcounty #illinoisfarm #animalfarm...

What a sad experience. I went out to spend time with animals, but the place was very dirty and the old horse Sam looks emaciated, his teeth were black and he had difficulty eating, and his feet totally overgrown. At least 4 people voiced concerns to the owners. When I asked the owners what is going on with that horse, one said their vet retired, the other said the vet had just been out. Which one is it? There was a bag of rotten carrots on the ground that the goats tried to eat. The list goes on. And the alpacas, well it seems that they’re just trying to make money off the fleece and “renting”them out. More humans exploiting...