Home of the Capybara and Friends Experience
Real, unhurried time with capybaras and a full cast of animal ambassadors, every visit built around welfare and education.
105 S Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL · Secure online booking · Advance reservations recommended
Choose Your Adventure
Three ways to meet the animals. Every session is small-group, guided, and funds rescue care at Noah's Ark Sanctuary.
Capybara Encounter
PopularFeed and pet our capybaras in a calm, guided setting.
30 min · From $49
Capybara and Friends
FavoritePlus other animal ambassadors - skunks, porcupines, ferrets, and more.
55 min · From $99
Otter Encounter
LimitedAn up-close, small-group session with our otters. Kept intentionally limited to keep it calm and comfortable for them.
Ages 3+ · See pricing at checkout
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Reserve Your Experience
Pick a date and go. Every booking funds rescue and care at Noah's Ark Sanctuary.
105 S Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite B, St. Augustine, FL 32084 · (386) 346-1058 · Mon-Fri 10am-5:30pm · Sat-Sun 9am-5:30pm
St. Augustine: Reserve Your Spot
Weekends and school breaks book up quickly, so advance reservations are recommended.
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See What a Visit Looks Like
Real guests, real reactions, real animals - straight from our St. Augustine location.
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Advance reservations are recommended - weekends fill up fast.
See Times & BookHow It Works
Three simple steps from booking to meeting the animals.
Book Online
Reserve your spot in the calendar above - pick your city, date, and time.
Arrive & Check In
Arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. Closed-toe shoes are required; pants that cover your legs are recommended, and we provide a blanket for guests in shorts.
Meet the Animals
Unhurried, guided time with the capybaras and friends. The animals participate on their own terms.
Not a Zoo. Not a Petting Farm.
We built this around what the animals need, not what looks good in a brochure.
The Animals Choose
Every animal here has the choice to opt out. What you're seeing is genuine, not a performance.
Small Groups Only
We deliberately keep group sizes small - it keeps stress off the animals and means you actually get real time with them.
Every Visit Funds Rescue
The Capybara Cafe exists because Noah's Ark Sanctuary needed a way to fund its rescue work. Every ticket sold here goes straight back into that mission.
Expert Guides
Every guide here knows the animals as individuals - their quirks, their history, their moods - and it shows in how they talk about them.
Where It All Started
Capybara Cafe opened its doors here in St. Augustine in 2024 as Noah's Ark Sanctuary's first location - a way to fund the sanctuary's rescue and care work while giving guests real, hands-on time with animal ambassadors. The same team and standards now also operate our St. Petersburg location, with a new Fort Lauderdale location opening in September 2026. Your admission funds hands-on animal care, rescue intake, and the conservation education programs Noah's Ark Sanctuary runs for our ambassador animals.
Planning Something Special?
Birthdays, field trips, and private group visits. Tell us what you're planning and we'll tailor it - inquiries go straight to the contact form below.
Birthday Parties
Private encounter sessions for birthday groups. The capybaras don't care how old you're turning, they're happy to celebrate with you.
Plan a Birthday Party →School & Field Trips
Conservation education with live animals. Groups from pre-K through university welcome. Contact us for group rates.
More on Field Trips →Corporate Events
Private group experiences for teams, clients, or company outings. Something your team will actually talk about the following week.
Inquire About Corporate Events →Photography Sessions
Dedicated time with the animals for content creators, photographers, and social media. Contact us to discuss availability.
Book a Photography Session →Our Animal Ambassadors
Capybaras, exotic companions, and animal ambassadors from Noah's Ark Sanctuary - all real photos from our St. Augustine location.
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 the Capybara Encounter to Capybara and Friends.
View Experiences →News & Media Coverage
Verified news coverage and media features on the St. Augustine cafe.
Read News →Giving Back
Our education-first approach and how every visit supports Noah's Ark Sanctuary.
Learn More →Press & Media
Coverage, features, and media mentions of The Capybara Cafe. Journalists and bloggers, contact us directly.
Contact Press →Accessibility
What to know before your visit if you or a guest has accessibility needs.
Learn More →Contact Us
Got a question about booking, groups, or anything else? Reach us directly below.
105 S Ponce De Leon Blvd, Suite B · St. Augustine, FL 32084 · Get Directions
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