African Safari Wildlife Park welcoming new animals to walk-through exhibit
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PORT CLINTON, Ohio (WJW) – The African Safari Wildlife Park is introducing some new animals for guests to see up-close this summer.
Capybaras, known as the world’s largest rodents, are joining the park’s Walk-Thru Safari. According to park officials, their 1,500 square foot habitat, complete with a large pool and waterfall, should be complete in late May.
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“Capybaras have become very popular over the past few years, and our guests have told us over and over that they want to see capybaras at the park,” said director Kelsey Keller in a press release. “It wasn’t something we wanted to rush into. We put a lot of time, energy and research into designing and building the perfect home for these animals and making sure this habitat functions as a learning opportunity for our guests.”
Guests will also be able to feed and pet the capybaras in an interactive encounter starting in mid-June.
All animal encounters at the park are subject to change based on weather conditions and how the animals are feeling that day. Guests can book encounters here.
According to park officials, capybaras are closely related to Guinea Pigs and are popular for having pretty “chill” personalities.
Capybaras have a “stable” conservation status, according to the San Diego Zoo.
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