The Michigan Llama Association offers something for every Llama owner and lover. Activities include shows, clinics, social events, parades, fund raisers, and vet conferences, just to name a few! So, no matter what your interest or specialty in Llamas, MLA has much to offer. We also produce a wonderful newsletter, Llama Living, that includes the latest news and updates.

The Ohio River Valley Llama Association is one of the oldest llama associations in the country. It was founded in 1980 to provide camaraderie and the sharing of information among llama owners in the Ohio River Valley area. ORVLA has been known for years as an organization where people have fun and enjoy the life of llamas. TOPLINE, ORVLA's triannual newsletter, keeps members current with informative articles, fun events and great photos. Members and their llamas are active in parades, nursing home and school visits, church camps, and many other activities too numerous to mention. In addition, ORVLA is known for promoting llamas through llama shows. There are more llama shows in Ohio than in any other State!

The Hoosier Llama & Alpaca Association (HLAA) was founded in 1992 to offer members education, the sharing of information, and to promote the public awareness of Llamas and Alpacas in our communities. The HLAA offers something for every llama owner and offers activities throughout the year such as shows, educational clinics, meetings, social events, and youth events. The association strives to support and promote our youth members as well as our adult members.

The ILR is the largest accurate compilation of lama genealogical information in the world. The Registry is a not-for-profit corporation with the purpose of maintaining an official genealogical registry system and research services for owners of sub species of the genus lama: llama (lama glama), guanaco (lama guanicoe), vicuna (lama vicugna) and cross-bred. It can be compared to a large library, a valuable storehouse of information, whose job is to gather and maintain accurate genealogical records. The focus is always on the expansion and accuracy of the records. Alpacas (lama pacos) are registered under their own registry, The Alpaca Registry, Incorporated.

The purpose of ALSA is to promote llama and alpaca shows throughout North America and the world.This is accomplished by:1. Enhancing the visibility of llamas and alpacas.2. Showing the versatility of llamas and alpacas.3. Establishing the guidelines for llama and alpaca shows.4. Educating, certifying and decertifying show judges.5. Awarding recognition of champion llamas and alpacas in a regional, national, and international show system and recording points for llamas.6. Educating the lama community in soundness and conformationcompetitive show skills and in show management..

General welfare of lamas Promotion of lamas Education and support to owners and potential new owners Fellowship

Membership in AOA offers you the opportunity for enrichment, engagement, and enjoyment! Whether attending educational programs on fiber, showing your alpaca, learning about alpaca health and wellness, or simply engaging with other alpaca owners, an AOA membership offers opportunities for you. All Memberships will: Unlock a library of educational resources Allow you to register, transfer, and manage your herd online Give you access to search the Pedigree, EPD, Show Winnings, and Member Databases

The purpose of GALA shall be to educate members and the public as to the breeding, raising, and caring of llamas, alpacas, and related camelids and to promote and advance the interests of the industry as a whole.