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🎄Holiday Ornament Contest Alert at The Capybara Café! 🎄

We’re decking the halls and your help is needed! Join our Holiday Ornament Contest by bringing in your favorite store-bought or Homemade ornament and watch our tree come to life with your unique decorations.

Here’s how to participate:

  1. Bring Your Ornament: Visit us and bring your festive ornament to add to our holiday tree.
  2. Tag & Shine: We’ll tag your entry with your name and add it to our twinkling tree.
  3. Win Big: Stay tuned! We’ll announce the top five ornaments on Christmas Eve, and our followers will vote for their favorite. The winner will receive two free Capybara encounters!

🌟 Let’s make this holiday season one to remember with lots of cheer and fun. Don’t forget to follow us for updates and come see your ornament make our tree extra special!

#CapyHolidayCheer #CapybaraCafeChristmas #DecorateAndWin #CapybaraCafeFun

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 As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re all thinking about our favorite dishes! What’s on your menu this year?  Are you team turkey, or is there another star at your dinner table?

Just like us, Mocha and Latte have their festive favorites too! 
 These Capybaras can’t get enough of their special holiday treats. Guess what? Their top pick is pumpkin! It’s healthy and utterly delicious—certainly a capybara-approved snack! What’s your go-to Thanksgiving dish? Share in the comments, and let’s see if it’s something our furry friends would enjoy! After you’ve shared, why not book an encounter to see Mocha and Latte in action? Visit our website thecapybaracafe.com to reserve your spot and give thanks in the most unique way this year at The Capybara Café! 

 #CapyHolidayFeast #CapybaraCafe #ThanksgivingWithCapys

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Join the Fun at The Capybara Café! 

Hello, Capybara Café family! Ready to share some joy? 

We love seeing your experiences and hearing your stories. Here’s how you can join in:  Photo Fun! Capture your moments at The Capybara Café and share them with us. Post your best shots with Mocha, Latte, and their friends using the hashtag #CapybaraCafe. Let’s fill our feed with smiles and laughter!  Creative Colors! Download our latest coloring page from our website, add your creative flair, and share your artwork on social media.

Tag us and use #ColorWithCapy to show off your skills! Share Your Story! What was your favorite moment at The Capybara Café? Drop a comment below and tell us what made your visit special. We love hearing what makes The Capybara Café a memorable place for you!  Spread the Kindness! Help us support our local animal sanctuary. For every post or comment, it helps us contribute to care for animals in need.

Use #KindnessWithCapy to help spread the word and make a difference! Join us in creating a lively, engaging community online! We’re excited to see all your wonderful posts and comments. Let’s make it a week to remember! #CapybaraCafeFun #EngageWithUs #CommunitySpirit #capybara #capybaracafestaugustine #capybarasofinstagram

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Thank You for YOUR Donations!

This week we had several guests who donated toys for our sanctuary animals! Your generosity brings so much joy, enrichment, and comfort to our furry friends. Each toys, gift of happiness and a reminder that they are loved. We couldn’t do this without your kindness and support! 

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Top 10 Fun Facts About Capybaras!  Ready to discover even more reasons to love Mocha, Latte, and their capybara friends?

 Here are some fascinating and adorable facts about these lovable animals!  

1. Water Lovers! Capybaras are natural swimmers and love to cool off in the water! They can even sleep while half-submerged, with just their noses poking out to breathe.

2. Social Creatures  Capybaras thrive in social groups! They enjoy being around others and can often be found hanging out with other animals too.

3. Friendly with Everyone  Known for their gentle nature, capybaras often let other animals join them, creating a peaceful vibe in their habitats.

4. Vegetarian Diet  Capybaras are all about plants! They enjoy munching on grass, fruits, and other vegetation—a true plant lover’s diet!

5. Cool Adaptations  Their eyes, nose, and ears are positioned high on their heads, so they can peek above water while most of their body stays submerged.

6. Family-Oriented  Capys love family time! They’re known for being affectionate and always look out for each other, often grooming and snuggling together.

7. Excellent Swimmers  Capybaras can stay underwater for up to 5 minutes and are fantastic at diving to avoid predators.

8. Unique Communication Capys are talkative! They communicate through purrs, whistles, and even a soft bark when they’re excited or playful.

9. Sunbathers Extraordinaire  Capybaras love to lounge in the sun. You’ll often spot them soaking up the sunshine in the morning and late afternoon.

10. Calm and Curious  Capys have a naturally curious and calm demeanor, which makes them easygoing companions to many animals.

We hope you enjoyed these fun facts! Come see Mocha and Latte in action at The Capybara Café and witness their wonderful personalities firsthand.

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As we look back on the week, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude! 

Thank you to all the incredible families and guests who visited The Capybara Café, shared your joyful photos, and helped create unforgettable memories. Seeing all the smiles, capybara cuddles, and special moments you’ve shared truly warms our hearts.

Your support means the world to us, as it helps us carry forward the mission of Noah’s Ark Sanctuary. Each visit, every shared photo, and all the love you’ve shown Mocha, Latte, and our other animal friends allow us to continue rescuing, caring for, and providing a safe haven for animals in need. 

We’re so thankful to be part of such a wonderful community, and we can’t wait to welcome even more of you in the coming days. Keep sharing your photos and tagging us—we love seeing our Café through your eyes!

Here’s to a growing family of animal lovers and a bright future for our sanctuary. Thank you all for being part of this journey with us! 

#CapybaraCafeFlorida #NoahsArkSanctuaryFL #FloridaFamilyFun #FloridaAnimalEncounters #SupportAnimalEducation #FamilyTimeWithAnimals #CapybaraLove #AnimalSanctuarySupport #WildlifeConservationFL #CapybaraCafeMoments #EducationalEncounters #DiscoverStAugustine #FloridaNatureLovers #AnimalAwareness #CommunityOfAnimalLovers #CapybaraExperience #TheCapybaraCafe #capybaralife

(Photo Credit- @Donna Stokes-Wood of Mocha and Latte)

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Join Our 31 Pumpkins for Halloween Challenge!

We are so excited to invite you to participate in our special pumpkin donation event at The Capybara Café! The first 31 pumpkins will receive a tag, and we’ll send you a personalized video of our furry friends enjoying your donation, one bite at a time! 

How to Participate:

 • Pick up the entry form inside the store from 9 AM to 5 PM.

 • The challenge is only available to the first 31 pumpkins. If we receive more than 31, we will donate the extras to local sanctuaries, ensuring no pumpkin goes to waste!

 • Pumpkins must be whole and undecorated to keep our animals safe. 

Make sure to stop by and get your entry form early to secure your spot! We’ll be sharing videos of your pumpkin being enjoyed by our animals, so don’t miss out on this fun and heartwarming experience.

Follow us for more updates!

Join the #CapybaraCafe and #NoahsArkSanctuary for the #31Pumpkins challenge! Help support our furry friends this Halloween with a #PumpkinDonation and get a special video of our #CapybaraLove in action! 

 #PumpkinsForCapys #HalloweenWithCapys #SupportSanctuaries #StAugustineFL #CapyEncounters

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News

🎉 Hey Capybara Café fans! 🎉 The big day—our Grand Opening is coming soon! Mocha, Latte, and the whole team are so excited to welcome you! 🌞🐾

Today, our new social media team is here to say hello 👋 as we put on the final touches for an amazing opening day. We’ll be here to share updates, answer your questions, and, of course, post tons of adorable capybara moments!

Tell us in the comments: What are you most excited to see at the Capybara Café? Is it meeting Mocha and Latte? Snapping some capybara selfies? We’d love to hear!

Thank you for all the excitement and support as we count down to the grand opening 😊 Stay tuned for more sneak peeks and capybara fun coming your way!

#CapybaraCafe #GrandOpening #CapybaraEncounters #MochaAndLatte #MeetTheCapys #FloridaWildlife #AnimalLovers #SaintAugustine #FamilyFun #PetCafe #VisitFlorida #ConservationMatters #NoahsArkSanctuary #CuteCapys #AnimalSanctuary #WildlifeEducation #SupportNonprofits #CapybaraFans #ComingSoon

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Get Ready, St. Augustine! Reservations Go Live October 4th!

Exciting news, everyone! Our website and reservation booking go live on October 4th! 🎉 We can’t wait to share our love for capybaras with you all. When you visit, you’ll not only get to meet our adorable capybara duo, Mocha and Latte, but we’ll also be thrilled to share our knowledge about these gentle creatures!

But that’s not all! On many days, our other animal ambassadors will make special appearances, adding even more joy to your experience. Stay tuned and get ready to book your unforgettable encounter!

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Meet Us

Meet Mocha

This is Mocha. He’s a real sweetheart and just one of many many animals at our Animal Sanctuary.

At Capybara Café, every encounter has a purpose. All proceeds from our animal encounters go directly to Noah’s Ark Sanctuary, a dedicated local nonprofit. Specializing in rescuing and rehabilitating native, injured, and orphaned wildlife, Noah’s Ark also provides a safe haven for exotic pet surrenders. Your support helps ensure these animals receive the care and compassion they deserve, creating a lasting impact on both wildlife and the community.

We are always striving to provide the best care for our animals at the sanctuary, and we could use your help! If you’d like to support us in a special way, please consider purchasing an item from our Amazon Wish List. Each item directly benefits our sanctuary animals, helping us create a comfortable and enriching environment for them. Thank you for being a part of our mission! ❤️

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