Audubon Zoo Welcomes Five New Baby Capybara

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The Audubon Zoo in New Orleans welcomed five new baby capybara on January 8th. The pups were born to parents Turkey and Sequoia, and are being cared for by their older siblings Charlotte, Tiana, and Louis. While the sex of the young capybara is still unknown, zoo officials say the pups are already walking and starting to nibble on grass and other foods.

Why it matters

Capybara are the world's largest rodents and are native to South America. The birth of these five pups is an exciting addition to the Audubon Zoo's animal collection and helps raise awareness about this unique species.

The details

The five capybara pups were born on January 8th at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. They are being cared for by their parents Turkey and Sequoia, as well as their older siblings Charlotte, Tiana, and Louis. While the pups are already walking and starting to eat solid foods, their sex has not yet been determined. Capybara are known for their love of swimming, but the young pups will have to grow much larger before they can join their parents and siblings in the zoo's large lagoon.

• The five capybara pups were born on January 8, 2026.

What’s next

The Audubon Zoo plans to continue monitoring the growth and development of the five capybara pups. Once they are old enough, the pups will be able to join their parents and siblings in the zoo's large lagoon.