The table below shows how many alpacas and / or llamas you can have on your property.
| Property Size (square meters) |
Number of animals allowed |
| Up to 2,000 |
0 |
| 2,001 to 4,000 |
2 |
| 4,001 to 40,000 (without Animal keeping approval) |
Up to 20 at a density of 2 animals per 4,000 square meters |
| 4,001 to 40,000 (with Animal keeping approval) |
Up to 20 at a density of more than 2 animals per 4,000 square meters |
Animals are not counted until they are 12 months old.
To apply for an Animal keeping approval, see Animal keeping approval application (other than cats and dogs) (PDF 427 KB).
You may need a development approval if you want to keep more animals animal keeping approval allows. For more information please see Development in Logan.
Enclosure requirements
Preventing your animal from wandering is an important part of being a responsible pet owner. Enclosures should be in a clean and tidy condition at all times.
Enclosures must not be:
- within 10 metres of a neighbouring dwelling
- within 10 metres of any premises operated for the purposes of the manufacture, preparation, storage or sale of food for human consumption
- within 2 metres of the boundary of the property
General requirements
As a responsible pet owner, you must make sure keeping the alpaca and/or llama does not cause:
- a build-up of animal faeces
- breeding or harbouring of flies or vermin
- damage to property
- harm to human health or safety
- nuisance
- disruption to a neighbour’s enjoyment