Germany
participants
The goal of the event was to provide a relaxing and calming activity with trained animals and to learn about Llamas and Alpakas and how to approach them.
The event started with an introduction to the LebensSchuleNatur and the special importance of the nature area outside Darmstadt to the local climate. The organization offers courses and activities to reconnect with nature. Afterwards we learned about the live, behaviour and origin of Llamas and Alpakas. The animals there are also used as therapy animals as they are quite perceptive and mirror peoples feelings. We then got to know the animals and fed them some special treats. The participants were instructed on how to handle the Llamas and Alpacas. Eventually we took the animals on a hike around the Rosenhöhe in Darmstadt with some small breaks to let the animals graze or scratch in bushes.
