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Happy Cappy New Year Meet & Greet is BACK! 🥳🐹
Kick off 2026 with an up-close capybara experience—25-minute sessions on January 10 & 11 at 10:30, 11:30, and 12:30.
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Happy Cappy New Year Experience!

Happy Cappy New Year Experience!

 

Start 2026 with the cutest celebration ever—an up-close Capybara Experience at Hemker Park & Zoo! Meet our chill, friendly capys and enjoy a memorable, hands-on mom

ent you’ll be talking about all year.

Dates & Times

Saturday, January 10, 2026
Sunday, January 11, 2026

Time slots (limited availability):
10:30 AM | 11:30 AM | 12:30 PM

What You’ll Get

  • A fun, guided 25-minute capybara meet-and-greet

  • Learn cool capybara facts from our animal care team

  • Photo opportunities (yes, they’re as adorable as you think!)

  • A unique way to kick off the new year with family & friends

Reserve Your Spot

Spots are limited and time slots fill quickly. Click Here to Reserve Your Spot Today

A Legacy of Love

Founded by Mark & Joan Hemker, the zoo has become a labor of love to honor Mark’s legacy since his passing 2006.