SPRINGFIELD FARM FIELD GUIDE
Llamas at Your Side: A One‑Hour Family Walk Across a Springfield Farm
A one-hour (.75 km) guided walk with a llama or alpaca that includes a 30–40 minute stroll followed by a hands-on animal feeding — concise preparation for families.
Llamas at Your Side: A One‑Hour Family Walk Across a Springfield Farm.
Adventure brief
Llamas at Your Side: A One‑Hour Family Walk Across a Springfield Farm
Experience the joy of walking alongside friendly llamas or alpacas on a scenic farm adventure in Springfield. This compact, family-focused outing pairs a 30–40 minute stroll with a chance to visit and feed a menagerie of animals, making it a short, memorable introduction to farm life for all ages.
Situated in Beaubassin-est, New Brunswick, this Family Walk offers a rare chance to interact closely with llamas and alpacas in a serene rural setting. This gentle, one-hour farm adventure is ideal for families seeking a peaceful, child-friendly outdoor experience that combines light exercise with animal interaction. As you stroll along a 30 to 40-minute scenic route, the calm presence of these soft-footed companions makes this more than just a walk — it turns into a soothing connection with nature.
The local farm surroundings highlight the fertile landscapes of southeastern New Brunswick, characterized by broad fields, patches of wildflowers, and a temperate climate that nurtures diverse fauna and flora. The walk itself is quite accessible, making it perfect for children and adults looking for a relaxed pace. Along the trail, visitors can witness various farm animals in well-maintained habitats, gaining a hands-on understanding of rural life and animal care.
After the walk, guests are invited to feed the animals, adding a tactile and memorable element that children especially enjoy. This respectful interaction with llamas and alpacas, both native to South America but now thriving here, helps foster appreciation for these gentle creatures and the role small farms play in preserving biodiversity and sustainable agriculture. The experience is especially distinctive for the region, as such intimate farm walks with llamas and alpacas are uncommon in New Brunswick.
Whether you’re a local or visiting the nearby city of Moncton, this Family Walk combines education, light adventure, and a heartfelt connection to rural New Brunswick farm life. Its welcoming atmosphere and unique opportunity to walk with and feed llamas and alpacas make it a standout choice for families interested in engaging outdoor activities that highlight local farming traditions and animal care.
Route Schematic
Route schematic & key stops
A brief sequence: the guided walk, then a gathering for feeding and animal visits.
Llama/Alpaca Walk
A guided 30–40 minute stroll with a llama or alpaca across the farm, forming the central portion of the one‑hour experience.
Feeding Session
After the walk, participants feed llamas and alpacas and then move on to feed other animals such as the camel, horses and emus.
Farm Visit & Wrap
A brief look around the farm and time to visit the animals; the program is structured to finish within the advertised one‑hour window.
This hike is not suitable for people who have mobility issues: the route can include tree roots, stumps and uneven ground and may require stable footing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Walk side-by-side with llamas or alpacas
The core of the experience is a guided walk with a friendly llama or alpaca — animals described as very friendly and happy to walk alongside guests.
A short, scenic farm stroll
The activity centers on a short farm walk that lasts roughly 30–40 minutes as part of the one‑hour program, covering about .75 km in total.
Hands-on animal feeding
After the stroll the group feeds llamas and alpacas and also gets time with other animals on the farm — including camel, horses and emus — giving children and adults a direct farm encounter.
What the day feels like
What the hour feels like
Start with a short, guided walk alongside a llama or alpaca for about 30–40 minutes, then shift to a relaxed, supervised feeding session with the farm’s animals. The format is deliberately compact — one hour total — so families can enjoy a direct animal encounter without a large time commitment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this outing suits — and who should plan around it.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Dress for the weather; if conditions have been wet, rubber boots are recommended. After recent snow or freezing rain, snowshoes or crampons might be needed.
The full activity lasts one hour and covers approximately .75 km, with the guided walk portion taking about 30–40 minutes.
Bring layers and footwear suited to uneven ground; plan for a short outdoor experience that includes both walking and supervised animal feeding.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the activity?
The activity is one hour in total and covers roughly .75 km; the walk portion is about 30–40 minutes followed by an animal feeding session.
What animals will we see and feed?
Participants walk with llamas or alpacas and will also feed llamas, alpacas, a camel, horses and emus during the visit.
Are the llamas friendly?
Yes — the operator describes the llamas as very friendly and happy to walk alongside guests.
Is this suitable for people with mobility issues?
No — the walk includes tree roots, stumps and uneven ground and is stated to be not suitable for people who have mobility issues.
What should we wear?
Dress according to the weather; rubber boots are recommended if it has been raining, and snowshoes or crampons might be needed after recent snow or freezing rain.
How does pricing work for families?
There are specific rates for combinations of adults and small children, including a rate for one adult with one llama or alpaca (ages 7+), and distinct pricing for adults with small children (ages 6 and under) and two‑person pairings.
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