Meet Mochi, and Boba at the Capybara Encounter!
The Capybara Encounter takes visitors to see Mochi, Boba, and Latte our resident Capybara! Take part in this unique encounter at Flamingo Island where they swim, lay on the beach, and enjoy the company of waterfowl, turtles, and flamingos.
- Guests looking to participate should check in upon arrival in the morning at the Petting Zoo
- The cost is $12 per person.
- Reservations are not required, but come early to sign up as the capybara are very popular! We do take walk-ups – based on availability.
- The encounter takes place daily at 2:15 PM – Thursday through Tuesday, with the exception of Wednesday.
- NOTE there are NO Encounters at all on Wednesdays.
* Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult
* This experience is subject to availability and is weather permitting.
Capybara, native to South America, are a current internet obsession with over 116 million views on TikTok and Instagram, and Capybara appreciation sites rapidly growing in popularity. The giant rodents are known for their friendly and social nature. Capybaras are the largest living rodents in the world! Native to South America, they tend to live in dense forests close to lakes, rivers, swamps, or other bodies of water. They are excellent swimmers and can hold their breath underwater for up to 5 minutes! And guess what, did we mention these guys are autocoprophagous? Well, come on out to meet these adorable rodents ? and learn what “autocoprophagous” means LOL!
“We just love our capybara residents and so do our guests,” said Mark McHugh, President, and CEO of Gatorland. “That’s why we decided to offer something new to showcase these incredible animals, their habitat, and how they interact with our other animals. It’s amazing!”
Come meet the capybara during your next visit to Gatorland!
