Jul 29, 2025 - News
Audubon Zoo welcomes 3 baby capybaras
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Audubon Zoo in New Orleans is now home to three baby capybaras, and yes, they're adorable as they sound.
Why it matters: We can't get enough of these cuties.
The big picture: The zoo's resident capybaras — Turkey (mom) and Sequoia (dad) — are the happy parents, according to Audubon spokesperson Melissa Lee.
- The pups are still nursing, Lee says, and are starting to nibble grass.
- They live in the capybara yard in the new River's Edge exhibit at Jaguar Jungle.
- They need to grow before they can swim in the lagoon, Lee says.
Fun tidbit: Capybaras are the world's largest rodents, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. They are native to South America.
- Capybaras have become unlikely TikTok stars, thanks to a catchy meme song.
What's next: The babies will be named once zookeepers determine their sex, Lee says.
Go deeper: Video of the pups playing
