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Capybara Adventure
Limited-time experience, available only March 21-Aug 31, 2025
Don’t worry, be capy! Come meet Fezzik, one of the world’s largest living rodents!
In this limited-time experience, hang out with Fezzik the capybara and learn all about what makes these rodents of unusual size so special. Participants in this program will meet Fezzik up-close and have an opportunity to touch and offer him a snack.
All participants must be at least 6 years old. Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a paid adult participant.
When:
- March 21-May 25 | Thursdays, Fridays & Sundays at 12:45 pm
- May 26 – August 31 | Sundays & Mondays at 12:45pm
Where: This program will take place indoors and meets outside of Kangaroo Crossing.
Cost: $50 nonmember / $45 member (does not include Zoo admission)
Cancellation/Rescheduling Policy: We require at least 48 hours’ notice for any refunds or rescheduling for this experience. No requests for changes or refunds will be honored after that time. Due to high demand and limited availability of tickets for this limited-time experience, rescheduling may not be possible.
Capybara Adventure FAQs
All participants must be at least 6 years old. Youth ages 6-13 must be accompanied by a paid adult participant 18 years or older.
Your total adventure will be around 30 minutes.
Yes! Touch opportunities are up to the individual animal and how he is feeling that day, but we do provide plenty of time for touch opportunities during the adventure.
Yes! Guests will have the opportunity to offer Fezzik a favorite snack during your experience. Please note that Fezzik may choose not to eat the food offered to them, and we can’t guarantee that he will take what is offered.
Guests are welcome to take photos, but no flash photography or video are permitted. Guests must stay in the area designated by Zoo staff while taking pictures.
Participants should check in 5 minutes prior to the start of the experience. Look for an Animal Adventures check-in sign outside of the Kangaroo Crossing habitat near the Crossing Café.
We make every effort to ensure that our Animal Adventures are accessible to all guests. Please contact us at edustaff@indyzoo.com prior to registering to discuss accessibility.
Please note that if you or a member of your party have been in contact with anyone who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), or any mutation or variation thereof, or has confirmed exposure to COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), or any mutation or variation thereof, within the last 14 (fourteen) days, you will be unable to participate in this experience. If you or a member of your party have already reserved your experience, please call us 317-630-2000 or email us at edustaff@indyzoo.com, and we will make every attempt to reschedule you.