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Southern Wild is home to our alpaca and llama species. Located towards the end of Familiar Friends, between Colsenso Villiage exit and entrance to Wallaby Walkabout, our alpaca and llamas can be seen enjoying there outdoor area.
Animals in Southern Wild
![Llama (Lama glama)](https://www.colchester-zoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/llama.jpg)
Mammals
Llama (Lama glama)
Area:
Originated in South America but now widespread throughout the world
Status:
Not listed
Quick Fact:
Llamas are sometimes put in with flocks of sheep because they will scare off any predators.
When a llama is afraid and cornered, it will lay its ears back against its head,
make a clucking noise and spit stomach acid at whatever is scaring it!
![Alpaca (Vicugna pacos)](https://www.colchester-zoo.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/DSC_8992_edited-1-HH-SML-600x400.jpg)
Mammals
Alpaca (Vicugna pacos)
Area:
Worldwide - originated from South America
Status:
Not Listed
Quick Fact:
Alpacas are not wild animals. They were domesticated from their close relatives, the vicunas, by indigenous people of Peru.