The Triple Z Alpaca Farm

The Triple Z Alpaca Farm is a breeder of alpacas in Decatur, IN, in the Wabash Valley near Fort Wayne. It follows recommended health screening protocols and maintains registrations with national alpaca organizations, and breeding decisions focus on structural soundness, fleece quality, and friendly dispositions in crias. Alpacas graze on rotational pastures by day and take shelter in well-ventilated barns with individual feeding stations and fresh water access during winter months.

Owners Mike Smith and Anita Smith have decades of combined experience and share expertise at local agricultural events. The herd’s diverse fleece colors are sought by local fiber artists for their consistent density and luster, and reviewers often note the alpacas’ calm temperaments and responsive nature during farm visits. Visitors appreciate learning about daily care routines and shearings, finding the animals approachable and well-socialized under the Smiths’ attentive management. Their commitment to humane husbandry and open communication has built a strong regional reputation among fellow breeders and fiber enthusiasts.