Is it a beaver without a tail? A hairy pig without a snout? No, it’s a capybara. Our expert Keepers introduce you to the latest additions to Taronga Zoo. These 5 brothers have just arrived from New Zealand and are settling in well to their newly renovated home. You’ll learn all about these charismatic and curious creatures, as you watch them graze, wallow and swim.
Need to know:
Time: 1:20pm daily
Map location: I9
Virtual keeper talk
While we cannot deliver our keeper talks at the Zoo, you can enjoy all your favourite talks virtually!
This barrel-shaped mammal is the largest living rodent on the Earth and has a personality to match.