Palm Beach Zoo Seeks Names for Capybara Triplets

Public vote open to name the newborn rodent siblings

Apr. 17, 2026 at 7:11pm

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A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print featuring three capybara pups repeated in a grid, rendered in a bold, pop art style with bright neon colors and heavy black outlines.The Palm Beach Zoo's capybara triplets are the stars of a new public naming contest, inviting the community to help christen the adorable baby rodents.Palm Beach Today

The Palm Beach Zoo is asking the public to help name their newest additions - a trio of capybara pups born in March to parents Iyari and Zeus. The zoo is holding a naming contest from April 17-22, inviting people to submit and vote on potential names for the adorable baby rodents.

Why it matters

Capybaras are the world's largest rodent species and a popular attraction at the Palm Beach Zoo. Allowing the public to name the newborn triplets will generate excitement and engagement around the zoo's latest arrivals, helping to drive visitation and support for wildlife conservation efforts.

The details

The three capybara pups were born in March to the zoo's adult capybara pair, Iyari and Zeus. The zoo is now holding a week-long public vote to determine the names for the siblings. Voters can submit and vote on name suggestions through the zoo's website from April 17-22.

  • The capybara triplets were born in March 2026.
  • The public naming contest runs from April 17-22, 2026.

The players

Palm Beach Zoo

A zoological park located in West Palm Beach, Florida that is home to a variety of animal species, including the world's largest rodent - the capybara.

Iyari

A female capybara at the Palm Beach Zoo who gave birth to the triplets in March 2026.

Zeus

A male capybara at the Palm Beach Zoo who is the father of the newborn triplets.

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What they’re saying

“We're so excited to welcome these three adorable capybara pups to the Palm Beach Zoo family. Now we need the public's help to give them the perfect names!”

— Meredith Bauer, Zoo Spokesperson

What’s next

The public naming contest will close on April 22nd, and the zoo will announce the winning names shortly after.

The takeaway

The Palm Beach Zoo's capybara naming contest is a fun way to engage the local community and generate excitement around the zoo's newest animal additions. Allowing the public to name the capybara triplets will help build connections between the zoo and its visitors.