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Capybara encounter

Need to know

  • When

    Running daily at 11:00am 
    Sessions run for approximately 5 minutes

  • Cost

    $39.95 - ticket includes up to 4 people

  • Bookings

    Tickets are available from 9.00am on the day of the encounter from the Retail Shop at Top Plaza 
    Map Ref. 7L

Come and meet our Capybara Troop!

During this encounter you will meet our three loveable brothers – Pedro, Guillermo and Sanchez.  Learn about these incredibly curious species from our expert keepers and get the opportunity to feed the Capybaras some of their favourite snacks. 

Did you know...

Distribution: 

Southern Central America & Northern South America.

65cm

Capybaras are 50cm-65cm tall.

Habitat 

Amazon Riverbank, swamps, ponds, and grassy regions bordering the river.

70kg

Capybaras can weigh up to 70kg! 

5

Capybaras can give birth to up to 5 pups.  

Diet 

Herbivore – grazing on grasses and water plants.

35km

Capybaras can run at speeds of up to 35km/hr. 

Distribution: 

Southern Central America & Northern South America.

65cm

Capybaras are 50cm-65cm tall.

Habitat 

Amazon Riverbank, swamps, ponds, and grassy regions bordering the river.

70kg

Capybaras can weigh up to 70kg! 

5

Capybaras can give birth to up to 5 pups.  

Diet 

Herbivore – grazing on grasses and water plants.

35km

Capybaras can run at speeds of up to 35km/hr. 

Taronga is a not-for-profit organisation

Your encounter not only gives you a chance to connect with and learn about this unique animal, but you can also feel great knowing your experience is supporting Taronga's vital conservation work.

Animal welfare charter

Taronga offers the opportunity for guests to connect with wildlife and have meaningful animal encounters. Our aim is for these encounters to be enjoyable and inspiring for our guests as well as respectful to the animal. To understand more about Taronga's Dignity and Respect for Wildlife charter.

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