Short answer
Alpacas can swim if they must, but most avoid deep water. Many enjoy standing in shallow wading pools on hot days.
Providing a shallow kiddie pool or a sprinkler at ground level is a popular way to help alpacas cool their bellies in summer. Fence off deep ponds — a heavy wet fleece can make swimming dangerous.
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