Capybara Mini Experience
Join our expert animal keepers for an unforgettable behind-the-scenes mini experience with our friendly capybara. Discover fascinating facts about the world's largest rodent, learn how they live in the wild, and gain a unique insight into their daily care here at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm.
Please note: Capybara Mini Experiences are extremely popular and can often be booked 6 months or more in advance. Availability for a specific date or time cannot be guaranteed, so we recommend booking as far in advance as possible to avoid disappointment.
About the Mini Experience
- Time: 11:30am
- Days: Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays
- Age: 8+
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, and both the participant and accompanying adult must have a valid Mini Experience ticket. - Price: £67 per person
- Group size: Maximum of 4 participants per experience
- Please note: Zoo admission is not included. A separate zoo admission ticket must be purchased for each visitor.
- Members: Noah’s Ark Zoo Farm members receive 10% off the Mini Experience price.*
*To receive your member discount, please call our office to make your booking over the phone.
Capybara Mini Experience - Gift Voucher
Give someone the chance to get closer to everyone’s favourite giant rodents with a Capybara Mini Experience Gift Voucher.
Join our Capybara Keepers for a 20-minute Mini Experience, where you’ll meet our charming capybaras and learn more about these fascinating animals.
Don’t forget your camera!
Please note
This is a gift voucher and does not secure or reserve a specific Mini Experience date. The recipient will receive a unique voucher code which can be used to book an available Capybara Mini Experience date online. All dates are subject to availability.
- A unique 16-digit voucher code will be sent to the email address provided at purchase.
- The voucher can be redeemed online only against an available Capybara Mini Experience date.
- Valid for one year from the date of purchase.
- Valid for one participant.
- Zoo admission is not included and must be purchased separately.
- A printable gift letter will automatically be emailed after purchase.
- A receipt will be emailed to the purchaser.
- Capybara Mini Experience Encounters run a maximum of once per day and accommodate up to 4 participants. Each participant requires their own voucher or booking.
- All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult aged 18+. Please check the individual Mini Experience information for minimum age requirements.
We recommend booking your chosen date as early as possible, particularly during weekends and school holidays, as availability is limited.
Accessibility Information
Capybara Mini Experience Accessibility Information
The Capybara Experience provides exclusive access to behind-the-scenes areas of our capybara habitat. For the safety of both participants and animals, it is important that all guests are able to understand and independently follow instructions from our expert animal keepers at all times.
Before booking, please consider the following:
- Participants must be aged 8 years or over.
- Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult participant.
- Participants must be able to independently follow verbal safety instructions and respond appropriately to changing situations.
- The experience involves walking through animal areas and navigating some uneven ground. A reasonable level of mobility is required.
- Participants should be comfortable being in close proximity to animals and following guidance from our expert animal keepers throughout the experience.
- Due to the nature of the environment and the animals involved, participants must be able to remain calm and follow staff instructions at all times.
If you have any questions about the suitability of this experience for yourself or someone in your group, please contact us before booking. Our team will be happy to discuss the experience and help you make an informed decision.
Phone our friendly team on 01275 852606
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