OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Thu, Sat 11:00–16:00
23.6.-31.8. Mon-Sat 11:00–16:00
Hakotuvantie 15
58900 Rantasalmi
OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Thu, Sat 11:00–16:00
23.6.-31.8. Mon-Sat 11:00–16:00
Alpacas are calm, curious and gentle animals, known for their soft wool and friendly nature. They have many positive effects on both people and the environment.
The alpaca boys Isac, Jackpot, Fransu, Lionel, Enzo and Tyko live in the Forest Cafe yard. The boys came to the Forest Cafe in April 2024 and are already very used to visitors. You can greet the animals yourself from outside the fence and offer them green grass found in the yard through the gap in the fence. Entering the enclosure and other feeding is only done with the staff. There is an electric wire running through the enclosure.
Alpacas are calm, curious and gentle animals, known for their soft wool and friendly nature. They have many positive effects on both people and the environment.
The alpaca boys Isac, Jackpot, Fransu, Lionel, Enzo and Tyko live in the Forest Cafe yard. The boys came to the Forest Cafe in April 2024 and are already very used to visitors. You can greet the animals yourself from outside the fence and offer them green grass found in the yard through the gap in the fence. Entering the enclosure and other feeding is only done with the staff. There is an electric wire running through the enclosure.
Alpaca programs
Alpaca programs
If you cannot find a suitable time in the calendar or you would like to make a reservation for a group, please contact us directly:
coffee with alpacas
€20/person, children accompanied by an adult €10, under 2 years old for free
Enjoy the company of alpacas under the trees while having a coffee in the courtyard of The Forest Cafe. The coffee break includes a short introduction to the animals and a selection of non-alcoholic drinks, coffee bread and treats for the alpacas.
You go into the enclosure with a guide and there you can calmly observe the animals’ activities and have a coffee or rest in a hammock for about half an hour.
Program available for booking during the summer season.
ALPACA WALKS
€50/person. Children only accompanied by an adult €25.
A peaceful stroll on the sandy roads of Porosalmi with cute alpacas. Participants in the walk can walk the alpaca themselves with the guidance of an instructor. At the beginning of the walk, you will get to know the animals and how to handle them. The short walk takes place near the Forest CafE on a sandy road and an outdoor trail.
During the walk you can enjoy the company of the animals in peace and the guide can tell you about both the animals and the environment. At the end of the walk you can enjoy drinks at the Forest Cafe and, if you wish, a small snack from the cafe’s selection. The duration of the program is approximately 90 minutes.
ALPACA DATES
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At alpaca dates, which are held about once a month, you can get to know the cute alpacas in a relaxed manner with the guidance of an instructor.
The dates start at The Forest Cafe, where you can learn basic information about alpacas and the Forest Cafe’s own alpaca boys over a cup of coffee.
After a chat, we go together to the alpaca enclosure where we feed the alpacas and get to know the animals more closely. If they wish, participants can walk the alpaca in the enclosure or in the cafe yard. Finally, there is time to stay in the enclosure with the alpacas to watch the boys’ activities in peace.
WOOL WORKSHOP
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Alpaca wool is not called the fiber of kings for nothing. Alpaca has been refined to produce wool, and wool is a premium fiber for a variety of uses.
At the Forest Cafe you can get to know alpaca wool with your own hands.
You can book a time for yourself or a small group to get to know the animals in the enclosure, after which everyone can try carding at the Forest Cafe and make a needle-felted souvenir from the wool of the Forest Cafe’s alpacas.
The cafe also has alpaca wool products and yarn. The program includes coffee/tea/cocoa/soft drink. Duration approx. 90 min.