Since 2014, the Alpaca Owners Association founded the holiday to educate people about how lovable and soft Alpacas are and how they contribute to the global economy.
Here are some fun facts about Alpacas:
- Alpacas were first domesticated by the Inca tribe 6,000 years ago.
- Their fleece, which is often used for clothing, is naturally hypoallergenic and is often compared to feeling like cashmere.
- The fleece is fire-resistant!
- Alpacas can be one of 16 different colors.
- Alpacas are only sheared once a year.
- An alpaca uses its tail to communicate its feelings to other alpacas.
Who founded this day? The creator of this day is unknown.
What is the hashtag? #NationalAlpacaDay when sharing on social media.