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    Capybara and Friends Experience

    Meet capybaras and 3–5 animal friends in a 50-minute interactive session

    From$128/ person

    Duration

    50 minutes

    Ideal For

    Up to 8 people

    Includes

    Capybara meet, Animal encounters

    Highlights

    Meet gentle capybaras and 3–5 of their small-animal friends in a 50-minute session at Capyfriends Cafe. Snap selfies, share capybara-approved snacks, and relax in a cozy setting.

    • Meet capybaras up close in a calm, friendly setting
    • Interact with 3–5 animals like hedgehogs, prairie dogs, armadillos
    • Snap photos and capture memorable selfies
    • Offer capybara-approved snacks during the session
    • Unwind at the café with light refreshments available
    • Enjoy a 50-minute experience for all ages

    What's Included

    • 50-minute session at Capyfriends Cafe
    • Meet and interact with capybaras and 3–5 animal friends

    Things to know

    For all ages; ages 11 and under must be accompanied by a participating adult. Sessions last 50 minutes. Group size capped at 8.

    Cancellation policy

    Bookings are non-refundable. If you cancel or miss your reservation, your fee is treated as a donation. Late or missed sessions will not be rescheduled.

    Meeting location

    7019 South Main Street Helen, GA US 30545

    Experience provided by Capyfriends Cafe
    Experience provided by Capyfriends Cafe

    How can we help?

    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

    Call or text (650) 414-7338

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    Adult (Per Person)

    $128.50

    Ages 12+

    0

    Child (Per Person)

    $128.50

    Ages 11 and under

    0

    Why book through Greetwell?

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      This experience meets our quality and safety standards

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    4.8 stars• 139 reviews

    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    139 reviews•Google Maps

    Visitors consistently rave about the intimate, hands-on nature of this capybara encounter. The small group sizes (around 8 people) create a relaxed atmosphere where guests can genuinely connect with the animals. Capybaras are described as sweet, active, and surprisingly interactive – sitting in laps, eating from hands, and even nuzzling guests. The experience includes other surprise animals like fennec foxes, and many reviewers mention being pleasantly surprised by how much time they got with the animals, with even shorter sessions feeling substantial. The staff earns high marks for being knowledgeable, kind, and accommodating. Multiple families mention how well the guides explain proper interaction techniques to ensure everyone (including the animals) has a positive experience. The team has shown flexibility with rescheduling when needed, and several reviews highlight specific staff members like Grace for making the encounter special. Parents especially appreciate how engaging this is for all ages, from young kids to teenagers, making it a memorable family outing. Note that fox encounters require booking the longer VIP experience rather than the 30-minute basic visit.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Amazing

    Photo of Susan Garcia

    Susan Garcia

    January 7, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Amazing

    Photo of Susan Garcia

    Susan Garcia

    January 7, 2026

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