Wild Experiences. Zero Chill. Totally Unmissable.

We took the idea of "animal encounter" and gave it a glow-up. Think less petting zoo, more personality-packed lounge session. Whether you're vibing with a capybara, dodging lemurs, or trading looks with a fennec fox — every moment here is built for bragging rights, big laughs, and even bigger memories.

Who we are

Experience Wildlife, Support Conservation

Step into The Capybara Café in St. Pete, Florida, and enjoy unique wildlife encounters that directly support Noah's Ark Sanctuary. Our café not only provides a joyful and educational experience with our diverse animal friends but also contributes to broader conservation efforts. Each visit helps us further our mission to care for and protect animals.

Our Mission

Our mission at Capybara Café is to inspire, educate, and foster a greater sense of stewardship for all living creatures.

Our Vision

We envision a world where every individual feels a deep connection to nature and takes an active role in wildlife conservation.

Choose Your Adventure

Five Animal Encounters. Zero Boring Moments.

Capybara Lounge

Capybara Lounge Sip, Snack & Snuggle with the World's Chillest Rodents Come experience something truly unique where cozy comfort, delicious flavors, and unforgettable animal encounters come together in the Capybara Lounge.

Spend 30 amazing minutes relaxing in a true café-style setting while getting up close and personal with our friendly, social capybaras. Whether you're sipping on a craft latte, savoring a handmade snack, or enjoying one of our signature drinks, you'll be sharing your table with some very special guests.

Lemur Lounge

Where Chaos, Cuddles & Curiosity Collide Get ready for 25 unforgettable minutes in the Lemur Lounge, where curiosity, chaos, and cuteness collide! Our expert team will lead a guided, hands-on experience that’s part education, part entertainment, and all fun.

What to Expect: 25-minute guided session in a cozy, controlled lounge Playful, interactive lemur bonding time Learn fun facts and snap memorable photos. Every session is supervised for guest and animal safety.

Capacity: Up to 8 guests per session

Private Capybara Lounge

A Calm, Curated Encounter for Small Groups Step into tranquility with our exclusive 45-minute private capybara encounter. Ideal for birthdays, date nights, or group outings, this experience offers personal bonding time with your own capybara in a quiet, curated setting.

What to Expect:
Private 45-minute session for groups (4-person minimum) One-on-one time with a capybara Capybara treats included for hand-feeding Access to food and drinks from our café menu

Rate: $65 per person | 4-person minimum
Capacity: Up to 6 guests per private session

This is a curated, slow-living experience, not a petting zoo.

Mini Safari (Exotic 1)

A Hands-On Encounter with Global Wildlife Embark on a 25-minute bite-sized safari adventure!

Meet animals from around the world and enjoy a hands-on, interactive experience perfect for guests of all ages.

What to Expect: Meet a wallaby, coati mundi, and armadillo Learn about habitats, behaviors, and adaptations Guided by our knowledgeable animal care team

Rate: $45 per person | 25-minute experience
Capacity: Up to 8 guests per session

After Dark (Exotic 2)

Nocturnal Wonders – Up Close During the Day Step into the shadows with this magical daytime experience featuring nocturnal animals. In 25 unforgettable minutes, you’ll learn, pet, and engage with rare creatures who typically only come out at night.

What to Expect: Personal encounters with a skunk, ringtail cat, and fennec fox Learn fascinating facts from our expert animal team Interactive and hands-on fun for all ages

Rate: $45 per person | 25-minute experience

Capacity: Up to 8 guests per session

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Testimonial

Reviews & Reflections from Our St. Augustine Location

The facility was clean and has a small gift shop and snack counter. There were gerbils and guinea pigs in the waiting area. Their custom-built cages were spacious and clean. The staff was friendly and helpful. I was in a group with 5 other people, and we went into a small room where the baby capybaras lounged on their custom capy couch. Mocha and Latte were SO adorable!! It was a dream come true to feed and pet capybaras. Shoutout to our guide Khafra, he was very knowledgeable about the capys and led our group through a 30-minute encounter.

Such a fantastic time!! Our oldest loves her some capybaras & this was a surprise for her. Mocha & Latte were so sweet to hang with. The staff was great & very knowledgeable about the capys. We would absolutely come back for more fun!

I had an absolutely wonderful experience with everyone at Capybara Cafe. From the minute you walk in the door the entire staff is welcoming and kind. I got to meet two of the capybaras, Flower the skunk, two ferrets, and a three banded armadillo. My favorite part about the cafe is that there is no forced interaction. The animals choose whether or not to come to “work” every day, so there isn’t a petting zoo vibe at all. It’s easy to see how well taken care of the animals are and the operation supports the efforts of Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary so it’s a mix of animal conservation and education.