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Hello! I'm Frankie, and I’m the chubbiest capybara that lives at Wild Florida Adventure Park! I’ve called Wild Florida home for 5 years. You can often catch me playing with my bestie, Pickles, a younger female capy at Wild Florida.
I’d love to meet you in person one day! Pro Tip: My friends and I love snacks and scritches, so if you give us your attention, we’ll be your best friend!
2021
Chubbiest of the capys
Any corn-related food & swimming in the pond!
Palm Fronds
Capybaras are all about the easy life. You’ll usually find Frankie and her friends rolling around in the mud, munching on snacks, or chilling out together in a well-deserved nap. Their easygoing nature makes them perfect for meet-and-greets, where guests can learn more about the world’s largest rodents!
Part of what makes a Capybara Encounter so fun is their friendly, inquisitive nature, which makes them extremely lovable creatures. Frankie loves meeting new friends, especially when they bring her her favorite snacks. Many guests are surprised by just how chatty Frankie and her friends can be as they become a temporary part of the group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Capybaras herbivores, meaning they stick to a plant-only diet, consuming 6-8 pounds of vegetation each day! Specifically, our Frankie is especially fond of palm fronds, but she also eats plenty of corn, kale, and other veggies.
As the world’s largest rodents, people are often surprised by how large capybaras can get! They usually reach the approximate size of a medium dog, or more precisely, about 3.5 to 4.4 feet in length and 77 to 146 pounds.
Frankie’s daily routine is all about soaking up the good life. You’ll often find her swimming laps in her pool, basking in the Florida sunshine or curiously checking out new faces. She loves staying cool, staying social and keeping things capy-tivating.
Absolutely! Frankie and her friends are a favorite among Wild Florida visitors; you can either simply observe them hanging out in their enclosure or book a special Capybara Encounter where you’ll get to meet Frankie and the other capys up close for yourself!
Capybaras are mainly known for being adorable. And adorable they are. But they’re so much more! Meeting Frankie (and her buddies) helps guests learn about what capybaras are really like, including capybara behavior, myths, and conservation.
You can support Frankie by symbolically adopting a capybara. Adoption packages help provide daily care, enrichment, and education for animals at Wild Florida.
The capybara is the world’s largest rodent, a highly social, semi-aquatic “supersized guinea pig” known for its calm nature and adorable charm.
Ages 12+
Step inside our spacious lemur exhibit with one of the world’s most endangered and charismatic primates—the ring-tailed lemur!
Here’s what your animal encounter includes:
Reservations are required. Lemur encounters are limited to only six guests per encounter time. Please arrive on time. Your booking will be rescheduled for another date if you are late.
*All programs involving live animals are subject to change due to weather, availability, or unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for understanding.
*The Ring-Tailed Lemur Encounter includes admission to the Wild Florida Gator Park.
Ages 12+
Go behind the scenes of our Gator Feeding Show for a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience with Wild Florida Adventure Park’s biggest and hungriest residents!
Here's what your encounter includes:
Reservations are required. Please arrive on time. Your booking will be rescheduled for another date if you are late.
All programs involving live animals are subject to change due to weather, availability, or unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for understanding.
*The Gator Feeding Encounter includes admission to the Wild Florida Gator Park.
Ages 8+
Calling all sloth lovers! If you’ve ever wanted to snap the perfect slothie, feel the soft fur of a real sloth, this is your chance!
Step inside our South America exhibit for an unforgettable up-close encounter with our two-toed sloths.
Reservations are required. Please arrive on time. Your booking will be rescheduled for another date if you are late. Sloth encounters are limited to only 10 guests per encounter time.
*All programs involving live animals are subject to change due to weather, availability, or unforeseen circumstances. Thank you for understanding.
*The Sloth Encounter includes admission to the Wild Florida Gator Park.
The adoption fee is non-refundable; however, the proceeds are still used for the conservation efforts for that animals.
Yes! You are allowed to adopt up to nine animals.
Delivery typically takes 3-5 weeks. If your package is lost in transit, you will need to reach out to UPS.
