AnimalAcresLlamas

About Us

Barb & Toms Journey

Tom and Barb Parsons own and manage their elite herd of llamas on 40 acres bordering the Kettle Moraine Forest in scenic Southeastern Wisconsin.

Beginning their llama adventure together in 1989 with a couple geldings, they quickly changed their focus from rasising Arabian horses to Llamas! Showing horses was one of Barb’s great loves while growing up in rural Michigan. With Tom’s full support, they now partner their time researching pedigrees and raising beautiful fibered, show quality llamas. Their success in the show ring is no accident. After years of researching pedigrees and applying Barb's knowledge of strong livestock conformation and structure we are proud to claim several Futurity and Halter Champions through out the years. In addition to their efforts in the show ring, Barb has lead 4-H projects for over 26 years. With her recent retirement from her 10 year position in electronics sales, she is now enjoying the farm and the llamas full time. Tom retired with over 20+ years at Harley-Davidson Motor Company as Director of Licensed Products. He now enjoys his 'other' hobbies of fishing and gun collecting!

Small in number, around 20, our herd consists of a variety of styles, shapes and sizes. The ‘Suri Style’ llama is now a focal point in our breeding program. The elegance of beautiful fiber on a tall, correct frame gives us a thrill as we look over our pastures. Our goal is to continue this dream, focusing our breeding efforts on conformation and balance as our number one priority while adding that special touch of class with beautiful fiber. Offering stud services to select females and offering our best offspring for sale we hope to continue on this exciting journey for many years to come.

You will easily recognize the Animal Acres booth at the shows as they also travel with their beloved Cavalier King Charles Spaniels!