If you’ve ever watched a group of baby alpacas suddenly start racing around the pasture, you know how entertaining cria playtime can be. All that running, jumping, chasing, and pronking isn’t just fun—it also helps young alpacas develop stronger muscles, coordination, balance, and confidence.
By the end of summer, there’s a noticeable difference between the careful movements of a newborn and the speed and agility of an older cria. Their growing bodies are becoming better prepared to keep up with the herd, and those evening races around the pasture are helping them get there.
