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Here in Texas, we’re pretty crazy about llamas. We can camp, drink beer, and even hike with them! If you’re interested in the latter, look no further than ShangriLlama in Royse City. This replica Irish castle is home to the most adorable pack of llamas you’ve ever seen, and visitors can walk with them around the lush, fairytale landscape.
Texas isn't exactly brimming with castles, so this one in Royse City looks a tad misplaced. Even more unusual than the castle itself, however, is who lives there.
Welcome to ShangriLlama, home to the most pampered pack of llamas you've ever seen. Friendly and always up for a good time, these little guys welcome visitors year-round to their not-so-humble abode.
On holidays and select Saturdays, head into the castle barn for some Llama Lessons. You'll learn all sorts of fun facts about the fuzzy, four-legged creatures during the one-hour session, and tickets are $20 per person for ages four and up.
Easily the most popular activity at ShangriLlama is the Llama Walk. Your adventure begins in the barn, where you'll help groom the llamas before setting off on your journey.
Meander through a fairytale landscape brimming with greenery, taking turns walking every llama in the pack. Along the way, you'll learn fun facts about llamas and enjoy myriad photo opportunities.
ShangriLlama is taking steps to slow the spread of COVID-19 by only grouping guests who arrive in the same vehicle, enforcing social distancing, offering hand sanitizer, requiring face masks, and operating a high-tech air scrubber in the castle barn.
Visit the ShangriLlama website or Facebook page to learn more. You’ll receive the address after making reservations for a Llama Lesson or Llama Walk.
Have you ever been to ShangriLlama? If so, did you take a Llama Walk? Let us know all about your experience in the comments section below, and check out our previous article for another opportunity to hang out with llamas in Texas.
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