Capybara Encounter

Overview


Your deposit of $45 holds your time frame and pays the admission of one person.  Bring more people with you!  Additional group participants pay $45 per person regardless of age. You will pay for additional visitors at the farm.

Get up close and personal with Winnie & Winston!  This private experience includes up to 30 minutes of interaction with our capybaras, where you'll learn about their behavior, social lives and unique adaptations.  You'll have the opportunity to hand-feed and gently pet them while enjoying their calm, curious personalities.

You will also watch a short training session and see how we prepare our capybaras for veterinary care and other experiences using positive reinforcement.

NO LOUD NOISES - IF CHILDREN CANNOT CONTROL THEMSELVES THEY WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.

PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE UNABLE TO RESCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS OR OFFER REFUNDS.
KEEP THIS IN MIND WHEN YOU SELECT YOUR DATE.

The Capybara Encounter does not include another encounter.  Each encounter that we offer must be scheduled individually.

For any questions, please contact us at encounters@westmeister.com or visit our FAQ page.
Location
4097, Plymouth Springmill Road, Shelby, Shelby, Ohio, 44875, United States

Shared by our community

Rating: 10 out of 10

"I have already less than 24 hours after being done I have told 15 people about the experience! So glad my daughter suggested it! Did not take too many pictures was too busy just enjoying the experienc..."

Lori October 2026
Rating: 10 out of 10

"We loved that the experience was private. The staff member with was wonderful. She took pictures for us and answered any questions we had about the Capybaras. She was very knowledgeable. We will be..."

Alisa October 2026
Rating: 10 out of 10

"What an amazing experience! My son and I had such a wonderful time at the capybara encounter. Getting to interact with these adorable, gentle animals up close was truly unforgettable! The staff was ab..."

Patricia October 2026

Additional information

Ticket availability

Tickets are on sale until 20 minutes before the experience starts, but may sell out sooner, so don't miss out!

Private booking

Enjoy an exclusive experience for your booking party only.