Welcome to Elshof Alpaca’s. My name is Caroline Janssen and I am delighted that you would like to get to know us and our alpacas. Our small alpaca farm is located in Malden, on the edge of Nijmegen, and is named after the nearby De Elshof estate from the last century.
In 2020, my husband and I were looking for animals for our meadows, where the grass constantly needed mowing. By chance we ended up at an alpaca breeder, and we were immediately taken with these curious, woolly and gentle animals.
After making the right preparations, we were able to welcome our first two females: Inca and Bibi. Inca was pregnant at the time.
Since then we have grown further, and today we lovingly care for our own herd of alpacas on our land. Further down this page we introduce them to you.
Would you like to know more about our alpacas, or come and visit? That is certainly possible. The alpaca activities are a hobby alongside my job, however, so visiting times depend on my work schedule. Check the booking calendar to see which days and times are available.
— Caroline and Cyriel Janssen
Elshof Alpaca’s is a member of the Alpaca Association Benelux (AAB). All our animals are registered with the AAB. We also provide prospective buyers with thorough advice and information on the history, health, possible defects and care of alpacas.
Member of the AABEvery animal has its own character. Click on a photo to view it in full size.
Inca was born in June 2018 and came to us in 2020 together with her daughter Bibi, who was one year old at the time. Inca is the leader of the herd. She is not a cuddly alpaca, but she is the best mother you could wish for. Inca has now had 3 crias, the most recent being Nero.
Bibi was born in July 2019 and has eyes you cannot help falling in love with. Bibi also has a beautiful fleece, which has now resulted in her second cria, Belle.
Jarrah is a gelding, born in August 2020. He is a very sweet and curious alpaca who can be a little nervous, but he always comes over to you. Once haltered he is calm and walks along nicely.
June is our white female. She was born in June 2020 and joined us a year later, in May 2021. June is very calm, but when there is food around she is always at the front. She is always hungry.
Nero is Inca’s son, born on 25 August 2023. Nero is jet black and a magnificent young male. He is a real rascal. Time will tell whether he can grow into a quality stud male.
Belle is a young female, born on 28 August 2023. Nero and Belle are best friends and frolic around the meadow all day long. Belle is brown and black, and she promises to become a fine breeding female for us.
Lynn is Bibi’s firstborn and the first girl born on our farm, on 22 August 2022. Lynn is gentle and curious, and she loves to be stroked.
Book a Meet & Feed, a private walk or a picnic in the meadow. Visits are by appointment only.
