When
Daily at 10:40am
Sessions run for approximately 15 minutes
Sessions run for approximately 15 minutes
Capybara encounter
Need to know
Location
Next to the Forest Adventure playground
Map Ref. 9ICost
$79 per person - max 4 people
Zoo entry sold separately
Age limit: 8+
8–16 years with a paying adultBookings
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 loveable brothers. Learn about these incredibly curious species from our expert keepers and get the opportunity to feed the Capybaras some of their favourite snacks.
Before you book
- Places are limited to 4 people per day - smaller groups may be paired with another person or group.
- Children must be 8 years and over. Children aged between 8-16 years must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Guests must be required to:
- Wear flat closed-toed shoes
- Walk independently
- Climb stairs independently
Bookings for animal encounters are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable to another date. No refunds will be offered for cancellations made by the purchaser. This animal encounter is subject to cancellation in extreme weather conditions and for animal welfare reasons.
You can check the availability of this encounter from the Retail Shop at Top Plaza (main entry).
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.
