Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. (AOA)
Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, Alpaca Owners Association, Inc. (AOA) is the world's largest alpaca association with around 4,000 members and over 280,000 alpacas in its registry database. AOA is a not-for-profit corporation, which is managed by a team of seven employees who report to a nine-member board of directors. Those nine individuals, who oversee the organization, are elected by the AOA membership to serve staggered three-year terms. AOA oversees an internationally recognized pedigree registry, Expected Progeny Difference (EPD) program, alpaca show system, judge training program, and industry magazine (Alpacas Magazine). AOA also provides education to current and prospective alpaca owners throughout the world along with a national marketing program for alpacas and alpaca fiber products.