Meet the World’s Largest Rodent
You thought guinea pigs were cute, wait until you meet the loveable Capybaras – Jerry and Elaine!
Get up close and personal with this gentle duo during an unforgettable Capybara encounter. Step into the world of the Capybara, hand-feed them their favourite treats and hear fascinating facts from an expert Wildlife Keeper, as you share a moment with the world’s largest (and most laid-back) rodents!
What's included
- Daily
- 2:00 PM
- max. 2 people per session
-
6+
(guests under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paid and participating parent on this encounter.) - Lost Valley
- This encounter is not accessible for wheelchairs and walking aids
- This encounter is not accessible for prams
- No personal photography
- Meet the lovable Capybara duo, Jerry and Elaine
- Get up close and personal in their habitat
- Feed them their favourite foods
- Chat all things Capybaras with the passionate Wildlife Keepers
Fun Fact
Like other rodents, their front teeth are continually growing and are worn down by the tough plants that they eat.
Terms & Conditions
You must agree with the Terms and Conditions outlined in this legally binding document prior to your participation in this encounter
All participants must be over 6 years of age. Guests under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a paid and participating parent on this encounter.
Please allow at least 30 minutes to travel from the front entrance to your encounter location.
This encounter is not accessible for wheelchairs and walking aids.
Appropriate footwear must be worn, no high heels.
This encounter requires guests to sit for approximately 20 minutes.
Sanctuary entry is not included in this booking and all participants must have valid Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary General Admission to gain entry.
Touching or feeding of animals is only permitted at the discretion of the Wildlife Keeper facilitating the encounter.
Directions given by the Wildlife Keeper must be adhered to at all times. Failure to follow directions may result in termination of the encounter.
Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary may cancel the encounter at any time. Rescheduling of encounters may be available through Visitor Services 07 5534 0879.
Photography on personal devices is not permitted.
If you have any allergies or anaphylaxis, please bring this to our attention before you participate in this experience as it involves food.
This encounter operates in all weather conditions, including rain. In the event of unsafe weather, we may need to pause or cancel the encounter for the safety of guests, animals and staff.
As part of our Biosecurity Management Plan all participating guests will be issued with an Animal Encounters Authorisation lanyard for the duration of any encounter by the hosting keeper.
This is to be worn and displayed for the duration of the encounter.
To be eligible to participate you must fulfil all criteria set out in our animal encounter guidelines
Notify us of any health issues you may have that could affect the health of our animals and keepers
Your behaviour affects the behaviour of our animals - please be respectful and follow all directions from the keeper hosting your encounter at all times
Please wash your hands upon entering and exiting your animal encounter
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