Florida’s Capybara Cafe Announces Expansion to St. Petersburg

The St. Augustine-based cafe, known for its interactive capybara encounters, plans to meet growing demand with a second location.

The Capybara Cafe in St. Augustine offers reservation-based animal encounters featuring capybaras and other species like skunks, wallabies, and armadillos.
Founded in October 2024 by Stephanie Angel, the cafe aims to support wildlife conservation through its affiliation with Noah's Ark Sanctuary Inc.
Visitors can book half-hour or hour-long sessions, with prices ranging from $49 to $99, and reservations are often booked months in advance.
The cafe's popularity has prompted plans to open a second location in St. Petersburg, Florida, to accommodate increasing demand.
Capybaras, the world’s largest rodents, are the primary attraction, offering visitors a unique and intimate wildlife experience.