haarlemsdagbladMar 22, 2026, 18:02

High tea among 25 alpacas in Beverwijk: Does it go well? Woolly animals ignore sandwiches and cake: 'They even leave the crumbs'

Sisters Sylvie and Loïse van den Heuvel host popular high tea events featuring 25 alpacas at their family business in Beverwijk. The venture is expanding to offer children's parties and specialized sessions for people with intellectual disabilities. Despite the proximity to food, the alpacas remain calm and do not disturb the guests' meals.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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