Extended Capybara Encounter

WHO:

• Animal enthusiasts and Capybara lovers!
• Guests ages 3–15 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
• Guests under three years of age are not permitted.
• Participants must be able to traverse uneven, possibly muddy substrate.

WHAT: 

• A 30-minute VIP encounter with our lovable Capybaras! Feed them a snack, feel their coarse fur and learn all about the world’s largest rodent. You may even get the chance to give a Capybara a belly rub!
• Limited to eight guests per Encounter.
• General admission is not required for offseason Extended Capybara Encounters. During the regular Park season, General Admission is required for encounters beginning at 10 a.m. or later and is sold separately.
• An Extended Capybara Encounter ticket is required for each participant, including those who wish to take pictures.
• The Encounter will operate as scheduled, weather permitting. If the weather does not allow for the Encounter to take place, we will offer to reschedule or issue a refund for your Encounter. Please call 1-800-521-2660 to reschedule or receive a refund.
• Guests must wear closed-toe shoes to participate in this Encounter.
• Take unlimited selfies and make memories that will last a lifetime! Remember to tag us at @africansafariwildlifepark.

WHEN:

• Extended Capybara Encounters are available year-round on select dates.
• During the offseason, encounters are offered Saturdays and Sundays at 2:15 p.m.
• Encounters must be booked/reserved and paid for online in advance.
• If your Encounter start time is before 10 a.m., please arrive at the Park no later than five minutes prior to your Encounter start time to ensure the Encounter begins on time. Upon arrival, please park near administration building on the right side of the parking lot and wait by the “Encounter Meeting Point” sign near the door.

WHERE:

• At African Safari Wildlife Park in Port Clinton, Ohio! Get directions to the park here.

HOW TO BOOK YOUR EXPERIENCE:

1. Book below by first selecting how many guests will be in your party, then select “choose dates.”
2. Select which day and timeslot you want to have your Encounter.
3. Fill out your contact information (purchaser information) and purchase your Encounter tickets!
4. Can’t commit to a date or time yet? Call us at 800-521-2660 to purchase a voucher that can be used for any available Extended Capybara Encounter this season.