Brooksville · Hernando County
Guardian Angel Alpaca Llama Ranch
A family ranch with alpacas, guardian llamas, and free public open days scheduled during Florida’s cooler months.
- Farm type
- Alpaca and llama ranch
- Visiting
- Scheduled Open Ranch dates
- Location
- Brooksville, Florida
About the ranch
A dream that became a Hernando County ranch
Guardian Angel Alpacas began with a visit to another ranch’s open house in 2014. That day led to the purchase of the family’s first alpaca, Anica, followed by Candi and the birth of Biscotti, the ranch’s first cria.
For three years the alpacas lived on another property while the owners planned and prepared a permanent home. The herd moved to its Brooksville ranch in May 2017. Alpacas, llamas, and cats now make up a farm family that visitors can meet during selected public dates.
Visiting the ranch
Free Open Ranch days
The ranch does not publish regular walk-in hours. Instead, it announces specific dates when the property is open to visitors and asks guests to check its website for updates.
Saturday, October 17
The ranch currently lists an Open Ranch period from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free.
Sunday, November 8
The published November visit runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free.
Saturday, December 12
The year’s final listed Open Ranch period runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free.
Alpacas at the ranch
A herd with several generations
The ranch’s current animal pages profile six male alpacas and five females. Longtime herd members include Anica, Candi, Biscotti, Monty, and Penelope, while younger animals such as Grayson Peanut Butter Pie and White Chocolate Cannoli were born from the ranch’s own pairings.
The individual herd pages give visitors names to recognize before arriving. They also record pedigrees, birth dates, new arrivals, and the family connections between animals living in the separate male and female groups.
Alpacas and llamas
Llamas have working roles in the herd
Guardian Angel Ranch keeps both alpacas and llamas. Louie oversees the male alpaca herd, while Yanna joined the female group as a guard llama in 2026. Other current llama profiles include Crystal, Peaches, Glacier Ice, and Spartan.
This mixed-herd setting gives families a useful opportunity to see the differences in alpaca and llama size, fleece, posture, and behavior in the same ranch environment. Visitors should follow the ranch’s instructions about approaching or interacting with individual animals.
Life in Florida
Cool pools and sprinklers for hot days
The ranch uses shallow, heavy-tarp pools with sprinklers to help its alpacas and llamas cool their feet and bellies. The water also encourages herd members to drink during hot weather. Guardian Angel shares its pool design and maintenance routine for other camelid owners.
See the ranch’s Camelid Cool PoolKeep exploring
Compare Florida alpaca visits
Guardian Angel Ranch is a useful choice for families who can plan around a published public date and want to see alpacas and llamas on the same property. Return to the directory of alpaca farms in Florida to compare other visit formats and locations.
For more context before meeting the herd, read the broader guide to alpacas, their behavior, fiber, and daily care. Knowing what separates alpacas from their llama guardians can make the ranch visit more interesting for both adults and children.
Confirm before driving
Check the current ranch schedule
Open dates can change, so review Guardian Angel Ranch’s latest notice before traveling to Brooksville.
Ranch history, herd information, address, and public dates were reviewed from Guardian Angel Alpaca Llama Ranch’s official website in September 2026. Schedules and ranch access can change.