Alpaca
$700
Estimated value as of 2026 · Multiple sources including Cotton Creek Farms and Island Alpaca (pet quality alpacas typically $500-$1,000)[1][2][7]
An alpaca is a domesticated South American camelid raised for its soft fiber, as a pet, or for breeding.
Fun fact Pet quality alpacas can be purchased for as little as $250, while top show or breeding alpacas have sold for over $750,000 at auction.[1][2]
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