Daily from 10.00 to 22.00
Moscow, Sokolniki Park, Guid Park
Coordinates: 55.792607, 37.668632
About us
Capybara Cafe is located in the Sokolniki Park in Moscow, not far from metro.
At our cafe, 3 friendly and social capybaras live, and the number of guests per session is limited – up to 8 people can be in contact with the capybaras at one time.
The duration of interacting with capybaras is 45 minutes, and the time spent in the cafe after the session is not limited. A warm atmosphere, positive emotions, and yummy bubble tea – guaranteed!
Most important - before booking a session
Before visiting, it's enough to know several conditions to calmly plan the visit and get the maximum pleasant impressions
Visiting the animal zone is available for guests over 3 years old
Children up to 14 years old are allowed only with an adult 18+
Entering with pets is unfortunately not allowed
The duration of the session (rules, excursion, interaction with capybaras) - 45 minutes
After interacting with capybaras, guests can stay in the cafe, have drinks and snacks
Please arrive early, as arriving late will not extend your session time and may be reduced
Please do not bring treats for capybaras: they have special food safe for their health
What can you do here?
Interaction with capybaras
Starting from simple things: petting, stroking and treating them with a favorite snack. A pleasant bonus will be atmospheric photos and bright impressions
Bar
The bar in the capybara cafe is a place where you can relax until or after meeting the capybaras, have coffee, tea or bubble tea and spend time in a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere
Events
Celebrate your Birthday at our company of capybaras: interaction with animals, warm emotions, atmospheric photos and continue the celebration in the cafe zone after the event
Our capybaras
Ignat
Ignat is a charismatic and friendly boy. He observes everything carefully happening around him and gives an assessment with his eyes.
He especially loves when people stroke the barrel and dry off after swimming. And Ignat responds excellently to his name - especially if there's a treat in someone's hand.
Lola
Lola is an adorable and the only girl-capybara at our company, who also loves water procedures. If she could choose, she would surely settle in a bathroom.
She is very curious, active, and loves attention from guests. In the mornings Lola wakes up earlier than everyone else and happily wakes up her neighboring boys.
Diego
Diego is a boy with a distinctive personality, stands out for his determination and leadership. He investigates every corner carefully, observes what the capybaras are eating and doing.
He loves when people stroke his chest, doesn't shy away from being the first to ask for treats and compliments, demonstrating leader qualities among his community.
How does a session with capybaras proceed?
Ticket Purchase
You can buy a ticket online on our website, choosing convenient dates and times for your visit.
Session Start
Please arrive early or at the scheduled time to enjoy every minute with the capybaras and get the most pleasant impressions.
Visit Rules
During your session, our keepers will conduct a mini-tutorial on how to pet, what is allowed, what is not, and how to maintain hygiene.
Interaction with Capybaras
Over the 45-minute session, you'll learn about the rules, interesting facts, and quirks of capybaras. Then, you can pet them, take photos, and ask questions to the keeper.
Cafe
After your session, join us at our cozy cafe for bubble tea, coffee, or any other drink—extend your pleasant experience further!
Formats of capybara sessions
How is the session time divided?
30%Getting familiar with the rules to make your visit comfortable for everyone
50%Learning amazing facts about capybaras, their behavior and habits
20%Interacting with capybaras closer and enjoying the moment
Capybara - a large rodent with friendly and calm character. However, it's important to remember: capybara remains an animal and can accidentally bite if not handled carefully.
To safely and pleasantly interact with capybaras, please follow several important rules:
- Before entering the zone with animals, each guest must wear gloves;
- Capybara should only be fed using special feeding tools provided by the keeper;
- Feeding with hands is prohibited;
The keeper will explain the safe rules of interacting with animals before the visit.
Please carefully listen to the instructions and follow the keeper's recommendations.
These simple rules will help make a comfortable and pleasant meeting for both guests and animals 🧡
Caring for capybaras and guests
We care about the health of our capybara: they regularly undergo check-ups, have all necessary documents, and are under the supervision of a veterinarian
We carefully keep clean: we regularly clean, disinfect surfaces, and ventilate the air for your comfort and safety
To make interacting with capybaras as comfortable as possible for everyone, please wash your hands before and after the session, wear gloves and change shoes – we provide them in the cafe — and avoid using strong perfumes
Photos
Popular questions answered
Yes, all sessions are held in a group format. Up to 8 guests can be at one time during the session, and we maintain a comfortable ratio — no more than 3 people per capybara.
Yes, this is possible if there are free spots in the area with capybaras at the time of your visit. On weekdays it's usually easier to get in without a reservation, but on weekends and holidays free spots are usually less frequent.
Three capybara live in our cafe. We monitor their behavior during the sessions to ensure comfort for both animals and guests.
The most convenient way to spend more time with capybara is to book two consecutive sessions. For example, if you buy tickets for two neighboring sessions, you will be able to enjoy interacting with capybara for 1.5 hours.
Yes, there are several options: you can buy all available spots on a session, choose less busy time on weekdays or contact us to discuss an individual visit or renting the cafe.
No. According to the rules of visitation, children up to 14 years old can be in the contact zone only with an adult. Therefore, you need to purchase tickets for both the child and the accompanying adult.
Yes, of course! Before the session, the keeper will explain the rules, conduct an excursion, after which you can pet the capybara. Feeding them can only be done with special feeding tools provided by the keeper, and not with your hands — feeding with hands is prohibited.
Yes, of course. Throughout the day, there are several breaks for capybara to rest from interacting with guests – in total more than 2.5 hours per day.
Yes. The capybara area is closed on the first Monday of each month for sanitization.