Meet Florida's Friendliest Capybaras
One of the most memorable private animal experiences you'll have during your Florida vacation. Meet real capybaras and exotic animal ambassadors in small-group encounters built around animal welfare and education.
Choose Your Adventure
Every session is small-group, guided, and built around animal welfare. Select an experience and book your spot directly.
Most Popular
$59
Meet and interact with capybaras, maras, ferrets, reptiles, and more in a relaxed cafe setting. Sells out fast!
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Private Room
From $216 / 4 Guests
A private room experience with capybaras in an intimate setting. Perfect for groups up to 10 people - ideal for families, couples, and special occasions.
Please note: This experience does not include admission to the Capybara Lounge. Capybara Lounge reservations are booked separately.
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Best of Both Worlds
$99
Spend 55 minutes with capybaras plus at least one additional exotic animal ambassador. Which one you meet may vary - every session is a little different. Sells out!
Please note: This experience does not include admission to the Capybara Lounge. Capybara Lounge reservations are booked separately.
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Date Night
$49
An evening experience featuring a rotating selection of animal ambassadors. Sunset Safari is separate from the Capybara Lounge and does not include capybaras. Participating animals may vary based on their care and welfare needs.
Please note: Sunset Safari does not include capybaras or admission to the Capybara Lounge. Capybara Lounge reservations are booked separately.
Book NowReserve Your Experience
Select your location and date. Every booking supports rescue and care operations at Noah's Ark Sanctuary. Fort Lauderdale location: 744 NW 5th Ave, Unit 1111.
Fort Lauderdale: Reserve Your Spot
Gift cards available. Operated by Noah's Ark Sanctuary, Inc., a Florida nonprofit. Proceeds support the sanctuary's animal care and rescue mission.
Buy a Gift CardNo. Snacks and everything needed for the encounter are provided by our team.
Yes - all ages welcome. Our guides keep sessions calm and animal welfare always comes first.
Cancel 72+ hours before for a gift card of equal value redeemable at any location.
Yes. All animals are cared for by Noah's Ark Sanctuary. No glass, no barriers - just you and the animals.
Step Inside Our Fort Lauderdale Cafe
The space is built and ready: immersive walk-in habitats, a full cafe lounge with original artwork, and viewing windows into the animal rooms. These photos are the actual Fort Lauderdale location.
See What a Visit Looks Like
Real guests, real reactions, right here in Fort Lauderdale.
What Guests Are Saying
Real reviews from real Fort Lauderdale visits.
Ready to experience it yourself? Sessions fill fast.
Reserve Your Spot NowWhat Happens During Your Experience
Here is what to expect.
Arrive
Check in at the front desk. Meet our staff and get settled.
Meet Your Guide
Your guide introduces you to the animals and what to expect.
Meet the Animals
Spend real time with capybaras and our other animal ambassadors.
Photos
Take all the photos you want. No time pressure.
Learn
Your guide shares conservation stories and animal backgrounds.
Leave Smiling
Most guests leave with a new favorite photo.
A Sanctuary Experience, Up Close.
A small-group encounter experience built around the animals first. Guests notice the difference. Read why animal ambassadors matter →
The Animals Choose
No animal is forced to participate. Our animals come willingly. What you get is not staged.
Small Groups Only
Sessions are capped. We limit numbers to protect the animals from stress and to give each guest real, unhurried time with them.
Every Visit Supports Rescue
Operated by Noah's Ark Sanctuary, Inc., a Florida nonprofit. Proceeds support the sanctuary's animal care and rescue mission.
Expert Guides
Our guides know each animal personally. They share the history, behavior, and personality behind every one. No rehearsed script.
This Is Not a Theme Park
- ✗ $130+ per person
- ✗ Animals seen from a distance or behind glass
- ✗ Thousands of people, long lines, heat
- ✗ No real animal connection
- ✓ From $49 per person
- ✓ Sit with real capybaras. No barriers, no glass.
- ✓ Small group. Your guide. Your moment.
- ✓ 25-55 minutes. You will remember this one.
Plan Your Special Event
Birthdays, school trips, corporate outings, and more. Pick your occasion and we will help you plan it.
Birthday Parties
Celebrate with the capybaras. Private encounters for birthday groups up to 10.
Plan a Birthday Party →School & Field Trips
Conservation education with live animals. Group rates available.
Plan a Field Trip →Corporate Events
Give your team an experience they will actually remember.
Plan a Corporate Event →Photography & Content
Dedicated time with the animals for creators and brands.
Learn More →Homeschool Groups
Hands-on animal education outside the classroom.
Plan Your Visit →Proposals & VIP
Make a special moment unforgettable, with complete discretion.
Explore VIP Experiences →Tour Groups
Bring your group for an unforgettable animal encounter.
Plan a Group Visit →Give the Gift of Capybara
Know someone who would love this? Gift cards are instant, digital, and valid at our Fort Lauderdale location for any experience.
Perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, and anyone who has ever watched a capybara video and smiled.
More to Discover
Dig deeper into what a visit looks like, who you'll meet, and how we give back.
Experiences
See every encounter type we offer, from standard sessions to private bookings.
View Experiences →Learning & Conservation
Our education-first approach and how every visit supports Noah's Ark Sanctuary.
Learn More →Contact Us
Questions about your reservation, group bookings, or anything else, reach out directly.
744 NW 5th Ave, Unit 1111 · Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311 · Get Directions
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