The attraction, called Coffee with Alpaca, lets families sit at café tables while the alpacas wander nearby, occasionally stretching their necks over the fence. On 25 October, children and adults were observed stroking and feeding the animals, and several young alpacas attracted attention. White, brown, and dark‑coated alpacas are seen resting, roaming, and approaching visitors. The zoo notes that its ten imported alpacas constitute the only herd of its kind in Pakistan, providing guests with an unusual chance to view these South American animals up close.
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Introducing alpacas to Islamabad has also presented challenges, especially due to the city’s hot summers. These animals are native to the cooler highlands of South America and are better adapted to lower temperatures than those in the Pakistani capital.
According to Multi Zoo general manager Muhammad Younas, the alpacas arrived during the summer, prompting staff to install air coolers around their enclosure to protect them from the heat.
The café attraction blends refreshments with close encounters, allowing visitors to observe the animals’ behavior and interact with them through the enclosure fence. As alpacas and llamas share the space, the unusual setting has become a place where a family outing can include both a cup of coffee and a meeting with curious four‑legged neighbours.
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