While we were in the north Phoenix area for the Chrysanthemum show, we were introduced to some unusual characters who happen to live on a very busy north Phoenix street in the middle of the city. These llamas and alpacas were not what one would expect to find grazing in the large yard of an equally large home.
This group of beauties is not exactly what I would expect to see on the streets of Phoenix Arizona. But, they were certainly fun to stop and look at and of course, snap a few photos.
Exotic animals are becoming more popular in Sweden as well. l
ReplyDeleteHow exotic indeed but what about them during the Arizona summer heat.
ReplyDeleteThe first portrait is really great, Sharon !
ReplyDeleteExotic animals are landed also here in the last 5-10 years... seems to be a new trend ...
To answer Therese's question, my friend who lives in that neighborhood said they all go to Flagstaff (in the mountains) for the summer. What a life!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!
ReplyDeleteI always enjoy seeing llamas but I am always careful because you can't always tell what kind of mood they are in. Strange to see them in the big city though.
ReplyDeleteWe have an alpaca farm here in Ocala that sells mainly the fur/hair of the animals. They are not used for meat, although I know some places raises Llamas for food.
ReplyDeleteCute shots. I always think of the song with the line that "smoke gets in your eyes," but change it to "hair" gets in your eyes.
Both kinds of animals are such characters. Terrific shots!
ReplyDeleteI love that they live right in the city but go up to the cool areas for the summer! Smart creatures, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteNeed a haircut or what?
ReplyDeleteThe second shot with your caption is too funny! I love them... and their wool!
ReplyDeleteI'm thinking those were on Bethany Home Road. Seems like I've seen them there.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could distinguish a llama from an alpaca if a pair of them walked up to me. And what are they doing in the desert? I guess there are a lot of things in PHX you wouldn't expect there.
ReplyDeleteThey look like a fun bunch.
ReplyDeleteAs long as they did not spit at you.
ReplyDeleteI love their llama bangs!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! They are beautiful animals.
ReplyDeleteI hardly ever run across alpacas or llamas in Hartford or Naples.
ReplyDeleteWell snapped, mylady! ;-)
ReplyDeleteGreetings from germany!
Hans
They certainly are odd looking creatures aren't they, kind of cute though, their long fringes always make me smile :)
ReplyDeleteThey are unusual pets, and the owners definitely must be animal lovers.
ReplyDeleteThey're all beautiful but the one on top is a winner.
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