Alpaca Owners Association
Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. (AOA) is the world’s largest alpaca association with around 2,200 members and over 285,000 alpacas in its registry database.
AOA oversees an internationally recognized pedigree registry, Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) program, alpaca show system, and judge training program.
AOA is a not-for-profit corporation, which is managed by a team of seven employees who report to a nine-member board of directors. Those nine individuals, who oversee the organization, are elected by the AOA membership to serve staggered three-year terms.
AOA Mission
Champion the unique qualities of alpacas and encourage responsible breeding and care to ensure a thriving and sustainable alpaca industry.
AOA Vision
The leading authority on alpaca ownership, breeding, and registration while fostering a strong community of alpaca enthusiasts.
AOA Purpose
- To promote awareness of alpaca and alpaca products;
- To maintain an official DNA validated genealogical registry system;
- To administer an alpaca show system;
- To provide education to the Association’s members and to the public about the operation of sustainable alpaca businesses;
- To market alpaca and the use of alpaca products;
- To promote scientific research to benefit the alpaca industry; and
- To do any and all things necessary or incidental to achieving the purposes specified above.