Have you ever thought about having an alpaca as a pet? Does a pet alpaca sound like something that would appeal to you? Some people in Xiamen have caught hold of the business opportunity and are now trying to turn the idea into a reality.

"Is there anyone interested in keeping a pet alpaca? I have imported some alpacas from abroad and they are now on sale for about RMB 75,000 each,” one seller recently posted with some pictures of alpacas on Wechat, a hot social networking app in China, eager to look for any prospective buyers.

Being cute, intelligent and meek, alpacas have enjoyed great popularity in China, especially among children. Therefore, many people have showed great interest and expressed their wishes to purchase an alpaca as a pet.

"I really want to buy an alpaca for my daughter. It is so cute! But the price just seems a little high,” said one internet user.

As for the reason the alpacas are so expensive, the seller explained that the animals were transported from abroad and are now under quarantine in Beijing. In addition, the price includes all costs, including customs duties and quarantine expenses, etc.

Although quite a few people have shown their enthusiasm about having an alpaca, keeping a pet alpaca is just not as easy as expected. Buyers have to ensure an area of open land for the animal. In addition, raising an alpaca also means large costs, which makes it a luxury for an ordinary family.