Wild Experiences. Thoughtful Encounters. Unforgettable Moments.

Capybara Café is more than a destination — it’s a mission-driven experience rooted in compassion, community, and conservation.
Every visit helps support the lifelong care of rescued animals through ethical, education-based encounters. We’re proud to create a welcoming space where people of all ages can connect with nature, learn about wildlife, and be part of a growing community dedicated to animal welfare and meaningful impact.

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

Peaceful Connections with One of the World's Most Gentle Animals Enjoy a 30-minute, guided encounter with our well-cared-for capybaras in a calm, comfortable setting designed with their needs in mind. This experience is centered around respect, observation, and positive engagement.

Guests are provided with approved food to offer the capybaras under the supervision of trained staff. All interactions are based on the animals' comfort and willingness to participate. They are never forced or restrained, and always have the freedom to rest or step away.

No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the lounge. Our priority is to create a clean, peaceful environment that supports the wellbeing of both guests and animals.

Lemur Lounge

Curiosity Meets Connection in a Guided, Enrichment-Based Experience

Get ready for 25 meaningful minutes inside the Lemur Lounge, where curiosity leads the way. In this thoughtfully designed space, guests engage in gentle, guided interactions with our social lemurs under the supervision of trained animal care staff.

What to Expect: 25-minute guided session in a calm, controlled lounge Enrichment-based interaction opportunities with staff present at all times Fun facts, educational insight, and time for photos if the animals are comfortable

Capacity: Up to 8 guests per session.
Note: All interactions are voluntary and designed around the lemurs’ well-being.

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 small group outings, this experience offers personal time with a capybara in a peaceful, controlled environment designed around animal comfort. What to Expect: Private 45-minute session (minimum of 4 guests) One-on-one time with a capybara in a quiet setting Capybara treats provided 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)

An Educational Encounter with Unique Wildlife from Around the World Take part in a 25-minute guided experience featuring some of the world’s most fascinating animals. This small-group encounter is designed to be enriching for both guests and animals, with opportunities to observe natural behaviors and learn about each species' unique traits in a respectful, supervised setting. What to Expect: Meet a wallaby, coatimundi, and armadillo Learn about their habitats, behaviors, and adaptations
All interactions are guided by our trained animal care team
Rate: $45 per person Duration: 25-minute experience Capacity: Up to 8 guests per session

After Dark (Exotic 2)

Nocturnal Wonders – Up Close During the Day Get a rare daytime glimpse into the lives of animals that are usually active at night. This 25-minute guided experience offers guests of all ages the opportunity to gently engage with select nocturnal species in a calm, respectful environment. What to Expect: Supervised interactions with a skunk, ringtail cat, and fennec fox

Learn about nocturnal behaviors, adaptations, and natural habitats

Guided, enrichment-based experience led by our trained animal care team

Rate: $45 per person Duration: 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.