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Capybaras in Ireland

  • 25-02-2014 1:02pm
    #1
    Neil3030
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    Slightly strange request, but I've some friends coming to visit next week and one is a bit obsessed with these fellas. I thought it would be fun if we could go somewhere she could see some, possibly even interact with them? Would they have any in Dublin Zoo or Foto Island? Or are there any other places that may have them?


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  • #2
    anniehoo
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    Not sure about Dublin Zoo but Fota definitely had them (up until last summer anyway).


  • #3
    Alun
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    They have them at Belfast Zoo too.


  • #4
    FoxyVixen
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    Going back 15yrs they used to have them wandering around Dublin Zoo freely but that isn't allowed anymore. Last time I was there (4 years ago), there were I think just three of them in their own enclosure.


  • #5
    [Deleted User]
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    None in Dublin zoo but they have them in Fota

    http://www.fotawildlife.ie/animals-plants/view/capybara


  • #6
    mymo
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    Last time we went to fota my daughter shared her lunch with one and a peacock, capybara had baby spinach and other salad greens, peacock stole her potato salad while she was feeding the capybara. (By leaving leaves on the ground and backing up a few steps)
    They were all over the place.


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  • #7
    rannerap
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    Dont think they do in Dublin, but loads in Fota, I love them :)


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