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Capybara Café Expands Conservation-Focused Animal Encounters to St. Petersburg

The popular St. Augustine café, known for intimate interactions with capybaras, announces plans for a new location as reservations remain in high demand.

A capybara gets scratches from visitors at the Capybara Cafe in St. Augustine, Fla., March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Schneider)
A capybara gets scratches from visitors at the Capybara Cafe in St. Augustine, Fla., March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Schneider)
Stephanie Angel, left, shows off an armadillo to visitors at the Capybara Cafe in St. Augustine, Fla., March 14, 2025. (AP Photo / Mike Schneider)
Stephanie Angel holds a wallaby at the Capybara Cafe in St. Augustine, Fla., March 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Mike Schneider)

Overview

  • The Capybara Café in St. Augustine, Florida, offers unique encounters with capybaras and other uncommon animals, blending leisure with conservation education.
  • Owner Stephanie Angel has announced plans to open a second location in St. Petersburg, reflecting the café's sustained popularity and success.
  • Reservations at the original location are booked months in advance, with hundreds of visitors drawn to the intimate animal interactions.
  • The café supports the Noah's Ark Sanctuary Inc., a nonprofit animal refuge, through proceeds and themed merchandise sales.
  • Capybaras, the world's largest rodents, are native to South America and have become trendy attractions due to their gentle nature and engaging interactions.