LIST: Where to Find Capybaras in the Philippines
Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world.
by Ina Louise Manto | August 04, 2025
Over the recent years, capybaras have become more popular globally, their cuteness even inspiring a viral song. Capybaras are a type of rodent, and they’re the largest, with an adult weighing up to 50 kilograms. While capybaras are native to South America, you don’t have to fly to another continent (or even another country) to get a glimpse of them. Here’s where to find capybaras in the Philippines:
1. Manila Zoo
- Location: Adriatico St., Malate, Manila
- Entrance fee: PHP150 for Manila residents, PHP300 for non-Manila residents
- Operating hours: Open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM
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City dwellers, you don’t have to travel far to get a glimpse of these adorable rodents. You can spot capybaras right at Manila Zoo, amongst other animals such as elephants, Siberian tigers, and Philippine Deer. They have their own habitat too, and you can watch them swim freely even when you’re indoors.
2. Yoki’s Farm
- Location: Tabluan Road, Mendez, Cavite
- Entrance fee: PHP400 for adults and PHP350 for kids for a basic farm tour
- Operating hours: Open daily from 7 AM to 4 PM.
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Driving to Tagaytay? You might want to include Yoki’s Farm in your day trip, especially if you’re going with kids. While you can already view capybaras during the basic two-hour farm tour, you can pay more for an Animal Encounter experience so you can also feed them.
Aside from interacting with animals, a trip to Yoki’s Farm can also be educational, as they offer a hands-on farming experience. You can even harvest your vegetables to take home!
3. APA Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Park
- Location: Liliw-Majayjay Road, Barangay Coralao, Majayjay, Laguna
- Operating hours: Open on Tuesdays to Sundays from 9 AM to 4 PM
- Entrance fee: PHP295 for a kids pass and PHP 345 for an adult pass
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For nature lovers, Majayjay, Laguna, is known for its number of scenic waterfalls and refreshing rivers. But this charming town is also home to APA Wildlife Rescue and Conservation Park, where you’ll find friendly capybaras. While you can interact with and pet them, these capybaras are actually in the park to help increase their population.
After your interaction with capybaras, make sure to greet the rest of the animals too, as there are over 900 of them here.
4. Cebu Safari and Adventure Park
- Location: Barangay Corte, Toril, Carmen, Cebu
- Operating hours: Open daily from 8:30 AM to 5 PM
- Entrance fee: PHP1,100 on weekdays, PHP1,300 on weekends and holidays
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Capybaras have also invaded the Queen City of the South. Cebu Safari and Adventure Park is located in the municipality of Carmen, which is about two hours away from Cebu City. There are plenty of activities to do at Cebu Safari, aside from interacting with animals. You can enjoy outdoor activities such as ATV rides, a zip line, and a sky bike for the thrill seekers. They also have a verdant garden where you can learn about different species of flora and fauna.
If you don’t want to drive back to the city at the end of the day, you can book an overnight stay at the safari instead.
5. Davao Crocodile Park & Zoo
- Location: Gadi Road, Talomo, Davao City
- Operating hours: Open daily from 8 AM to 5 PM
- Entrance fee: PHP100
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Davao Crocodile Park & Zoo is the latest Philippine destination to welcome capybaras. The park and zoo are home to over 50 animals, and you can also attend shows here. In case you didn’t know, two of the country’s largest crocodiles, Lolong and Pangil, were residents of Davao Crocodile Park & Zoo too, before they died.
Have you seen capybaras before? Share your experience in the comments!
