Capybara Cafe Becomes Popular Florida Attraction

The Capybara Cafe in St. Augustine, Florida, opened by Stephanie Angel in late 2024, offers visitors a unique opportunity to interact with capybaras, the world's largest rodents, as well as other exotic animals like skunks, wallabies, and armadillos. Located behind a real estate office, the cafe has become a popular destination with bookings made months in advance by animal enthusiasts. For $49, guests can enjoy a 30-minute session, while $99 provides an hour-long experience. The cafe aims to foster conservation awareness through meaningful animal interactions, providing a cozy environment where capybaras are free to roam and climb onto visitors' laps for affection. Despite the cafe's name, it does not serve food or beverages. It highlights the growing mainstream appeal of capybaras, contributing to their role as an 'it' animal in America.