New England Alpacas
Killingworth, CT
At a glance
- Address
- 14 Bethke Rd, Killingworth, CT 06419
- Activities
- 🐐 Farm animals
- Website
- nealpacas.com/index.shtml
- Typical season
- Year round (farm animals, varies by farm)
- Listing updated
- Feb 2024
- Contact details from
- USDA Local Food Directories
- County
- Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, CT
- Hardiness zone
- USDA zone 6b
- Source
- USDA Local Food Directories
Picking weather
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Weather only. It does not tell you whether the farm is open, so check hours with the farm.
Make a day of it
- Public restroom 1.8 mi
- Playground 1.9 mi
- Picnic area 1.7 mi
- Gas station 2.2 mi
- EV charger 7.3 mi
- 11 places to eat within 5 mi Rosello's Apizza, Subway, Great Wall
Farmers markets nearby
- Durham Farmers' Market Durham · 5.9 mi
- Chester Summer Sunday Market Chester · 6.1 mi
- Chester Sunday Market Chester · 6.5 mi
CSA farm shares nearby
- Christine Harrington 5.5 mi
- Deep River Farms 6.4 mi
- Lakeside Farm Stand 6.8 mi
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Nearby places from OpenStreetMap (straight-line distance). Markets and CSAs from the USDA Local Food Directories.
Weather here in a typical year
Nov here: highs around 52°F, lows around 32°F, about 3.4 in of rain, 9.8 hours of daylight.
- 🌱 Last spring frostApr 26
- 🍂 First fall frostOct 16
- ☀️ Frost-free season175 days
- 🧭 Hardiness zone6b
NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Meriden Markham Muni Ap, CT station (15.1 mi); USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2023 (USDA-ARS, Oregon State University PRISM). Averages, not a forecast. Crops ripen earlier after warm springs.
What you can pick here
- Farm animalsYear round
Typical US ranges from extension service crop calendars, not this farm's own dates. Seasons shift by region and weather, so check with the farm.
Before you go
- Check that it is open. Look at the farm website: hours and crops change with the weather.
- Bring cash and a card. Some farms take only one.
- Water, sun protection and closed-toe shoes.
- Hand sanitizer for after the animals
- Closed-toe shoes
- Ask about pets before you bring a dog.
More tips: your first u-pick visit.
How to pick like a pro
- How to pick
Wash hands after touching animals, keep fingers flat when feeding and follow the farm's rules about what animals can eat.
- Best time to go
Mornings, when animals are most active.
Check hours before you go. Listings come from public directories and many were last updated in 2024.
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Questions about New England Alpacas
Is New England Alpacas open today?
We do not track live hours. Check the farm website before you go. Our listing comes from public directories and was last updated Feb 2024.
When is the season at New England Alpacas?
Farm animals typically run Year round in much of the US. Exact dates depend on the farm, the region and the weather, so confirm with the farm.
Where is New England Alpacas?
The listing gives the address as 14 Bethke Rd, Killingworth, CT 06419. Use the Directions button for turn-by-turn directions.
Can I bring my dog to New England Alpacas?
Pet rules vary by farm and by field. Many u-pick farms do not allow dogs in picking areas for food safety. Ask the farm before you go.
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