Capybara pups born at Herts zoo Paradise Wildlife Park

Capybara family at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

The South American species is currently taking the internet by storm with their sensational attitudes and moves.

Paradise Wildlife Park keepers are excited to announce that they have welcomed three cute capybara babies, commonly known as pups, to first-time mum Coroline.

Three capybara pups at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

A zoo spokesman said: "They have definitely made themselves at home and have already got very mischievous personalities!"

In the early hours of June 2, Paradise Wildlife Park's CCTV cameras captured the incredible moment when the three capybaras were welcomed into the world, as well as seeing the babies on their feet within the first 30 minutes of being born. 

Mum Coroline and a capybara pup at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

The head keeper of the zoo in White Stubbs Lane, Broxbourne, said: "It has been so great to welcome these new additions to the zoo.

"It is the first time in over a decade we have had capybara pups with us and mum Coroline has been an excellent mum and even dad Mani has taken on his responsibilities with flying colours for the first-time power couple parents."

Capybara dad Mani and keeper Amelia at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

Capybara mum Coroline at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

This semi-aquatic species native to South America is known as the largest rodent on Earth and can be found often in dense vegetation.

With their distinctive shaped bodies and ever-cute facial features, capybaras continue to captivate the hearts of the world with their social presence.

Capybara pup at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

Births such as the capybara litter at Paradise Wildlife Park allow zoos to highlight the importance of conservation and protection of wild habitats, where these much-loved species can thrive and flourish. 

A PWP spokesperson said the trio of capybara babies continue to grow strong and healthy and are gaining confidence daily.

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Capybara pup at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

"They have already been seen roaming their habitat with mum at their side and soon we are sure they will be having their own zoomies around the habitat and taking a dip in their large pool," added the Herts zoo's Rebecca Davies.

Capybaras are closely related to guinea pigs and rock cavies. The capybara is the world’s largest rodent and adults reach a length of 130cm and weigh around 60kg.

You can visit the new capybara pups now at Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire.

Capybara pup at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

Paradise Wildlife Park will changed its name on its 40th anniversary on April 1, 2024 to Hertfordshire Zoo.

For more on Paradise Wildlife Park, and to book tickets, www.pwpark.com

Capybaras at Paradise Wildlife Park in Hertfordshire. (Image: Paradise Wildlife Park)

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