The Llama Sanctuary

Organization

tappen, BC, Canada Website

7 campaigns 842 contributions received $150,040 raised Member since July 2022

The Llama Sanctuary is the largest camelid rescue organization in Canada and possibly North America, providing a home for between 40 and 60 residents at any given time. New homes are found for most of the llamas and alpacas who come through the gates. The elderly, the injured, the sick and those with behaviour challenges always remain in the care of Sanctuary.

Established in 2005, The Sanctuary has assisted many hundreds of llamas and alpacas, as well as people who suddenly find themselves unable to care for the creatures they love.

The Sanctuary has faced many challenges over the years, but the biggest challenge of all was finding a new home for the entire Llama Sanctuary after the property rental agreement was ended in June of 2022.

After relocating the entire Sanctuary and all the residents TWICE within a few months, a wonderful new opportunity was presented to join the Recline Ridge Ecopark in Tappen, British Columbia. This entirely new venture seeks to showcase how we can change the way we work with nature, by taking bold steps to clean up the environment and putting new ideas into action.

The Llama Sanctuary offers guided tours most days. Visitors are very important in developing trust with animals who may have unpleasant experiences of being with people. It is wonderful to see how quickly llamas regain or develop trust as they watch their new friends interact with visitors.

Organization activity

Organization campaigns

Feeding 60 Rescued Llamas

Over the next 3 weeks, The Llama Sanctuary needs to buy around 56,000lbs of hay & silage to feed around 60 rescued llamas and alpacas in Sanctuary care. The feed bill is $13,000 and your donation would make such a difference to these animals

$13,004 raised of $13k goal
147 Days running

Growth Inspired by Tragedy

The last 12 months have been traumatic for the llamas, moving the entire Sanctuary 3 times! But we’re rebuilding even bigger and including so much more. Suffering has inspired us to grow and help even more.

$39,020 raised of $48k goal
63 Weeks running

Giving Tuesday for The Llamas

2024 has been the busiest year ever for The Llama Sanctuary, which now cares for around 70 llamas and alpacas, as well as a number of rescued cats looking for Forever Homes. Now more than ever, we need your support

$3,204 raised of $10k goal
59 Days running

Kelby's Llama Kiss - a 6 year old's passion to Save the Llamas

My name is Kelby I am nearly 6 years old and for my 6th birthday I want to do something really special and help all the llamas and alpacas who have been rescued and live at The Llama Sanctuary. Please read my story it is very important

$1,020 raised of $1k goal
34 Weeks running

A Leg for Lenny the Llama

Lenny the Llama became a little too excited when he arrived at The Llama Sanctuary and broke his leg during his first night. The cost of his treatment is expected to top $3000 and he urgently needs your help!

$4,130 raised of $3k goal
Finished June 19, 2024

The Llama Sanctuary: A New Era

After moving THREE times in 9 months, The Llama Sanctuary has secured a lease at a fabulous new location: Recline Ridge Ecopark. Rebuilding is well underway, the gates are open once more to visitors, but funding is urgently required!

$3,725 raised of $48.5k goal
Finished October 11, 2023

A Forever Home for The Llama Sanctuary

The Llama Sanctuary has moved and much infrastructure is required to build shelters and paddocks for the various groups. The cost of moving 3 times in 9 months (twice in the last month) has been great. Your help is greatly valued, thank you!

$85,937 raised of $100k goal
Finished May 8, 2023