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The last thing you expect to see strutting through an airport terminal is a llama dressed in a sweater, but that's a real possibility if you're flying through Portland International Airport (PDX).
About once a month, a few of the llamas and alpacas from the Ridgefield, Washington-based nonprofit Mountain Peaks Therapy Llamas and Alpacas visit PDX to interact with travelers. You may be familiar with dogs working at airports to provide comfort to travelers, but since 2023, these camelids have been part of PDX's own animal-assisted therapy program.
They've been a huge hit, with people lining up to meet the large mammals.
"PDX is known for doing things differently, and the llamas and alpacas – with their gentle nature and quirky personalities – have reached icon status in the airport, beloved by all," PDX spokesperson Molly Prescott told USA TODAY. "There’s nothing quite like the delight and surprise you’ll see on people’s faces when they encounter the llamas and alpacas for the first time."
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