New Alpaca Park “Pacha Mama” at Zavidovo Resort: How to Spend a Day Among the Animals

What the "Pacha Mama" park is all about

This autumn a fourteenth "Pacha Mama" location will appear on the Zavidovo resort grounds. The park will sit next to the "Yamskaya Sloboda" hotel complex and will cover roughly fifty hundred square meters. It isn’t just a zoo corner – it mixes leisure, education and animal care.

Which animals await visitors

Hand‑tamed alpacas, Cameroon goats, Scottish bulls, mini‑horses, moose and even raccoons call the park home. They live in conditions that mimic their natural habitats as closely as possible, and contact with them follows a gentle‑touch philosophy. Most of the creatures tend to approach people on their own when they sense interest.

How the tour works

Guests are not left to wander freely. Instead a guide‑storyteller walks the group, playing both tour guide and stand‑up comic. This makes the "zoo lessons" lively and memorable: jokes alternate with facts about zoology and ethnography, and groups are capped at thirty people, so everyone can ask a question.

Alpaca therapy – a break for the soul

One of the park’s headline attractions is alpaca therapy. A short encounter with the alpacas helps lower stress, lift mood and improve overall wellbeing. According to the network’s founder, a one‑and‑a‑half to two‑hour session delivers as many emotions as a full day spent with the animals.

Souvenir corner

After the tour you can pop into a small shop. The bestseller is the "Alpaca‑kaka" amulet, which has won an award for best tourist souvenir. Other alpaca‑themed items and local‑culture products are on display as well.

The philosophy behind the name

"Pacha Mama" is borrowed from Quechua, where it means Earth goddess and fertility. That idea runs through the whole project: the park is meant to be a safe, respectful space for human‑animal contact, a place where anyone can feel a link to nature.

Who will find the visit interesting

• Families with children – a chance to see and pet the animals while learning about their quirks.
• School groups – interactive "zoo lessons" let a day of fun double as education.
• Couples and solo travelers – alpaca therapy and the calm atmosphere suit a quick energy reset.

Practical tips

• Best time to go: aim for morning or midday when the animals are most active.
• Length: a typical tour runs from one‑and‑a‑half to two hours, including animal interaction and a short shop break.
• Clothing: wear comfortable clothes, preferably without bright accessories that might startle the animals.
• Booking: because groups are limited, it’s wise to check availability in advance.

How the park fits into the resort’s development

According to the CEO of Vasta Hotel Management, the park’s opening is a key step in shaping a holiday concept where guest comfort blends with ecological responsibility. The park becomes part of a broader experience ecosystem, offering not just entertainment but also a chance to "reset" in a natural setting.

Bottom line

The new alpaca park "Pacha Mama" at Zavidovo resort promises a spot where everyone can find something they like: from educational tours to soothing animal contact. If you’re planning a stay in the area, put the park on your itinerary – it’s a chance for a dose of joy, new knowledge and light‑hearted "therapy" from fluffy residents.

Based on materials from: trn-news.ru.