Peruvian animals make Bangkok debut

A variety of exotic creatures from Peru will be flown in for the "We're From Machu Picchu" fair at Seacon Square, Srinakarin Road, from tomorrow to April 2.

Set in the atmosphere of the historic sanctuary of Machu Picchu, which is hailed as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, the fair is a rare chance to witness the llama, a 40-million-year-old species that migrated from the central plains of North America to South America about 3 million years ago and became the Inca's "beast of burden".

Accompanying the llamas will be other species of Peru's wildlife, including the alpaca, whose feathers are used to make garments and apparel; mara, a cavy with long legs and a short tail; rhinoceros iguana, an endangered species of lizard; greater rhea, a flightless bird; white-head eagle; golden eagle; and a Harris's hawk.

The event will also feature rarely seen animals from America such as the common squirrel monkey, white-eared marmoset, snowy owl, paca, sloth, iguana, caiman, green iguana, dwarf crocodile, raccoon, coati, capybara, anacondas, white lion, white raccoon dog, and a variety of birds, turtles and tortoises.

Visitors are invited to feed the llamas and alpacas and shop for pets from farms and related products at special prices from 50 shops.

Call 02-721-8888.