General Health and Safety terms and conditions 

Welcome to Alpine Alpacas Fairlie!  

By entering our premises, you acknowledge and accept personal responsibility and liability for any and all risks associated with your visit, including, but not limited to, the following: livestock, open waterways, uneven terrain, weather conditions, trees, bees/wasps, moving vehicles, fences, and gates. While we take every precaution to ensure your safety, it is your responsibility to avoid these risks and exercise appropriate care and caution at all times. 
Please adhere to the following guidelines during your visit: 
Follow all instructions given by our staff and listen carefully to the safety briefing. 
– Visitors are not permitted in paddocks without staff supervision. 
– Alpacas: though generally gentle animals, may spit, kick, or jump if they feel threatened. Avoid touching their heads and back legs as they are sensitive in these areas. While their kicks are not typically harmful, bruising can occur. 
– When feeding horses, use a flat hand and keep your thumb clear to avoid accidental bites from their large teeth. 
– We prioritize the protection and well-being of our animals and visitors. Visitors who provoke, tease, chase, or harass our animals will be asked to leave. 
–Children must be strictly supervised at all times, especially small children who may be at a height disadvantage. Children under 6 years old are recommended to join our Laneway Feeding Trail, however all ages are permitted on the Guided In-Paddock tour, providing the following are adhered to: 
– children aged 0-3 years must be carried by an adult at all times (except in the laneway) 
– children aged 4-6 years must have their hand held by an adult (except in the laneway) 
– All visitors must remain calm in the paddocks for safety. Noisy or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the tour. 
– Please note there are no public toilets on-site. We recommend using the facilities on Main Street in Fairlie township before your visit. 
– Car parking is available for coaches, campervans, buses, and private vehicles. Alpine Alpacas Ltd accepts no liability for any damage to vehicles while parked on our premises. Parking is at your own risk. 
– Entry and exit must be through the front shop door. Walking around the sides of the building is strictly prohibited. 
 

By visiting Alpine Alpacas Ltd, you agree to abide by these terms and conditions. Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. 

Liability Waiver 

I, hereby acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating in activities provided by Alpine Alpacas Fairlie. I understand that these activities may involve inherent risks, including but not limited to, contact with alpacas, uneven terrain, and weather-related hazards. 

In consideration of being allowed to participate in these activities, I hereby waive, release, and discharge Alpine Alpacas Fairlie, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me during the course of participation in these activities. 

I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Alpine Alpacas Fairlie, its owners, employees, and affiliates from any and all liabilities or claims made by third parties arising out of my participation in these activities. 

I understand the risks involved in these activities and acknowledge that I am solely responsible for my own safety. I certify that I am in good physical condition and have no medical conditions that would prevent me from safely participating in these activities.