The Capybara Café in St. Augustine, Florida, claims to be the first of its kind in the United States, ... While capybaras’ large teeth could cause injuries, the animals are docile.

A capybara gets scratches from visitors at the Capybara Cafe in St. Augustine, Fla. AP Animal lovers now have a place to hang out with the “it” animals of the moment — big furry rodents.

On a visit last month, capybara families grazed near the tennis courts, dozed on the volleyball courts and waded in the artificial lagoons. Just past a sign warning of crossing capybaras, a family ...

The only other experience is at the Capybara Café located in St. Augustine, Florida, associated with Noah’s Ark Sanctuary, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need.

The capybara — a semi-aquatic South American relative of the guinea pig — is the latest in a long line of “it” animals to get the star treatment in the U.S. Skip Navigation.

"You give them lots of scratches and love," said Stephanie Angel, who opened The Capybara Cafe late last year. "A lot of times they'll climb on your lap because they're very used to people ...

“You give them lots of scratches and love," said Stephanie Angel, who opened The Capybara Cafe late last year. "A lot of times they’ll climb on your lap because they’re very used to ...