Do not arrive without a reservation
Every visiting option is appointment-only. The farm states that it cannot accommodate drop-ins, even when someone else has a tour scheduled.
Cape May, New Jersey · Appointment-only visits
Jersey Shore Alpacas
Small private alpaca encounters, an established resident herd, and in-person and online shopping near Cape May.
The farm
A small agritourism farm near Cape May
Jersey Shore Alpacas is owned and operated by Jim and Tish Carpinelli in the Green Creek area of Cape May County. They purchased their first alpacas in August 2005, completed the initial barn and paddocks, and brought the first members of the herd home in February 2006.
The farm once raised alpacas as both a personal interest and a breeding business, but that part of the operation has changed. Jersey Shore Alpacas now reports a resident herd of 13 aging animals and says it is no longer breeding. Its current focus is agritourism: introducing small private groups to individual herd members and sharing information about alpaca behavior, care, and fleece.
A sizable alpaca-goods selection complements the tours. Visitors can browse the farm shop after a scheduled experience, arrange a separate shopping appointment, or order selected products through the farm's web store.
Tour openings are released through the farm's online reservation system. Check current availability, party limits, prices, and policies before traveling.
Choose your interest
Plan a small farm encounter or shop alpaca goods
The farm handles tour reservations and shopping-only appointments differently.
Reserved for your party
Spend time with members of the resident herd.
Jersey Shore Alpacas offers private experiences for small groups rather than combining unrelated visitors into one tour. The farm's tour description includes entering pens with selected alpacas, feeding farm-provided carrots, and learning about both alpacas generally and the personalities of individual herd members. A visit may conclude with time in the farm shop.
View private-tour availability- AccessAppointment only
- FormatSmall private parties
- ReservationsSelf-scheduled online
Two ways to shop
Visit the farm store or order alpaca goods online.
The farm store carries alpaca capes, shawls, sweaters, scarves, hats, headbands, socks, gloves, toys, yarn, blankets, and gift items. It does not maintain regular walk-in hours, but visitors can arrange a shopping-only appointment without booking alpaca time. A selection of popular products is also available through the farm's web store.
Browse the online store- Farm storeShopping by appointment
- Online storeShipping available
- SelectionApparel, yarn, toys & gifts
At this farm
Experiences and services
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Private farm tours
Reserved visits for one small party rather than a combined tour made up of unrelated guests.
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Alpaca interaction
Time inside selected pens, with carrots supplied and prepared by the farm for feeding the alpacas.
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Farm-store shopping
An on-site alpaca shop available after tours or through a separately arranged shopping appointment.
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Online alpaca goods
Clothing, accessories, toys, blankets, yarn, gifts, and farm-branded merchandise available for online ordering.
Practical details
What to know before reserving
Look for Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
The current schedule lists private tours on those four days. The farm is closed on Sundays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, but individual dates can still sell out or be unavailable.
Availability opens two months ahead
Open appointments appear in green in the online calendar. School holidays and summer dates can fill early, and the farm says it does not maintain a waiting list.
Farm-specific answers
Questions about visiting Jersey Shore Alpacas
Can I stop by just to see the alpacas?
No. All alpaca visits require an appointment, and the farm explicitly says it cannot accept drop-ins. Use the online booking calendar to select an available private-tour date.
Will our tour be combined with another group?
The farm describes its tours as private experiences and says it does not add unrelated visitors to an existing party. Current party-size limits are shown during the reservation process.
Can a school class or large organization visit?
Jersey Shore Alpacas is a small farm designed for small parties. Its visitor FAQ says most school classes are too large to accommodate. Scout, 4-H, and similar groups must remain within the current tour limit or reserve separate appointment times.
Can I shop without taking a tour?
Yes. The farm does not keep regular store hours, but it invites customers to call or email to arrange a shopping-only appointment. Selected merchandise can also be ordered from the web store.
Can I bring my dog near the alpacas?
The farm asks visitors to keep dogs away from the herd because alpacas are prey animals and may be frightened by them. Its visitor guidance says a dog kept on the property must remain attended, leashed, and at the front of the property, out of sight of the alpacas.
Planning around Cape May
When your party or schedule needs another option
Jersey Shore Alpacas is set up for small, prebooked encounters rather than daily public admission, large field trips, or unannounced visits. Travelers who cannot find an opening within the two-month calendar—or whose group exceeds the farm's current limit—can compare other alpaca farms in New Jersey with different hours, reservation systems, and group policies.
The farm's present focus is meeting its resident herd and shopping for alpaca goods; it no longer operates as an active breeding program. People researching livestock sales, breeding services, workshops, or a different style of farm experience can use the nationwide alpaca farm directory to find farms with those specifically advertised offerings.
Contact the farm
Jersey Shore Alpacas
Jim and Tish Carpinelli · 521 Route 47 South, Cape May, NJ 08204