Sewerby Hall welcomes alpacas and goats

Sewerby Hall and Gardens in Bridlington has become home to two alpacas and four goats.

The animals came from Harewood House, Leeds, after the venue's "farm experience" closed.

John Pickering, head zookeeper at Sewerby Hall and Gardens, organised the move with the staff at Harewood House.

"When Harewood got in touch to say that their farm experience was having to close, we were more than happy to help out and offer a home to some of their animals," he said.

The alpacas are reported to be settling into their new stable well. They have already become acquainted with neighbouring llamas.

Llamas and alpacas are both a type of South American camelid. They share similar characteristics and can often be seen together in the wild.

On the other hand, the goats - which are called Archie, Dill, Minty and Rosemary - are an elderly family so will have their own paddock.

The zoo intends to keep the goats' strong family unit and allow them to adjust to their new surroundings.

Mr Pickering said that the average lifespan of these goats is around a decade. "So we know that they are in their twilight years and want to offer them a lovely retirement home together here at Sewerby Hall," he said.

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