Wild Earth Llama Rescue
Llamas are cute and fuzzy and we all love them, but some folks seem to get llamas, and not want them anymore a few years later. One thing we learned early on, was that there are a lot of unwanted llamas out there.
Many people get these beautiful animals as an exotic pet or breeding investment. Sadly, the novelty wears off in a few years, or the llama market is not what was they expected. Often the animals are healthy, but just as often, they are not.
We now have 27 rescued llamas, at our New Mexico llama rescue ranch, many from unwanted, neglected, and often abandoned or dire situations. Most of these animals are already adults by the time we get the call. They have usually never been haltered, handled, or groomed, and are in bad need of a shearing. Often they are feral and unsocialized, but are mostly just scared.
We receive calls and emails on a regular basis, from individuals and municipalities throughout the Southwest, asking us to pick up these llamas for different reasons. Some are just let loose on the countryside, others are abandoned by their owners after just leaving town, and some come from folks that love the animals, but are unable to take care of them anymore. At any given moment, there are usually several llamas in need of a new home. We'll sometimes drive more than a day in each direction, just to pick them up and bring them back to our New Mexico Rescue Ranch.
We are not looking to breed or sell these animals. We just want to give them a good home. Wo don’t adopt them out or “re-home” them. We do this out of our love for llamas; and as a way to give back to these magnificent creatures, for all they have given to our family, and to the thousands of people who have trekked with us, over the years.
Help Us Do More
Your Donation will go directly to help care for, and manage our growing herd of unwanted and abandoned llamas. We have lots of ongoing ranch expenses like hay and feed for all these animals, vet care, shelters, fencing materials, water lines, facility upgrades, and more.
Our llama rescue operation is a Special Project of the Taos Community Foundation, who is our Fiscal Sponsor, and Nonprofit Incubator. Tax Deductible Donations to our Llama Rescue Fund, can be made by clicking on the Donate Button below, or mailed to the Taos Community Foundation at the address below:
Taos Community Foundation Wild Earth Llama Rescue Fund
P.O. Box 1925
Taos, NM 87571
What is Llama Trekking?
Llama trekking is hiking and camping in the New Mexico wilderness, with a wooly hiking companion. With their soft leather padded feet, llamas are the perfect low impact pack animal, leaving less of a footprint in fragile wilderness environments. Hike with a llama, and you’ll see why these majestic animals have found a new home in the Southern Rocky Mountains and High Desert of New Mexico.
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On the trail, our team of gentle and sure-footed llamas carry the gear, leaving your body, mind, and spirit unburdened to enjoy the beauty and wonder of Northern New Mexico's pristine and unspoiled wilderness landscapes. Our staff of experienced naturalist guides enrich your llama trekking wilderness adventure with an extensive knowledge of local ecology, geology, wilderness skills, and New Mexico history and folklore.
Our team of rescued llamas comes from unwanted and abandoned situations, from all over the Southwest. One of the special things about our llama trekking adventures is the unique opportunity to hike with one of our rescued and rehabilitated llamas, hear their stories, and fall in love with their curious and amusing personalities.
Gourmet meals are served on all of our wilderness trips. Our llamas pack in a full backcountry kitchen; including plenty of fresh ingredients to prepare healthy and delicious meals in a scenic wilderness environment. Please inform us of any dietary restrictions or preferences, and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Where We Trek
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From Wheeler Peak to the Rio Grande Gorge, we explore New Mexico’s breathtaking mountain and desert wilderness landscapes together.
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Wild Earth Llama Adventures is committed to protecting the special places we explore. We are part of a diverse conservation coalition that has helped to protect nearly a million acres of public wild lands in New Mexico.
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