Capybara Discovery Week at Hobbledown

Follow the clues hidden around Hobbledown and uncover fascinating capybara facts along the way. Solve the puzzle, complete the trail, and add another stamp to your passport.

Get to know our laid-back capybaras at our special keeper talks. Find out what they eat, why they love water, and how we care for them - plus discover the other animals they share their world with. A must for curious young explorers.

Spin the wheel for your chance to win capybara goodies, stickers and special surprises. Every spin is a winner!

Think you know your capybaras? Test your knowledge in our quick-fire fact challenge with the hobblers and see if you can become a true Capybara Expert.

Even capybaras love a party! Head to the Thinkery for a lively bubble disco filled with music, dancing, and clouds of floating bubbles. Jump, spin and celebrate Capybara Week in style. 🫧

Join the Capybara Adventure Quest this half term! Pick up your Capybara Passport and complete fun challenges around the park. Collect your stamps, discover amazing facts, and earn a special explorer prize at the end.

Let your creativity run wild! Design your own capybara poster and enter our daily competition. We’ll choose a winning design each day - and there’s a capybara-themed prize waiting.

Ideal for younger visitors and animal lovers alike, Capybara Stories offers a calm, interactive break between exploring, climbing and meeting the animals. With charming storytelling, playful moments and plenty of capybara cuteness, it’s a lovely way to slow down and enjoy the magic of May Half Term.

Explore themed play villages packed with towering wooden forts, secret tunnels and slides, wander through the bustling Courtyard Play Village, dig for treasure in Crystallite Mine, and bounce with joy on giant Jumping and Water Pillows.

The Indoor Playbarn is bursting with climbing, sliding, bouncing and adventure for all ages, rain or shine.

Gather around the open fire and toast giant, gooey marshmallows. Enjoy a tasty treat, make memories, and share lots of sticky‑fingered fun! 🔥🍡

Meet a wonderful variety of animals at Hobbledown! From cheeky meerkats and curious alpacas to giant Flemish rabbits, capybaras and ring‑tailed lemurs, there’s so much to see and learn. 🐾

Step inside and explore spaces where friendly animals roam freely! Meet lemurs, goats, and other gentle residents up close, watch them explore, and enjoy a safe, interactive experience perfect for curious little adventurers. 🐐✨

Get up close to majestic owls, hawks, eagles, and falcons. Watch incredible flying displays and learn fascinating facts about these powerful birds. 🦅🦉✨

Part reptile house, part water play, part insectarium and part interactive jungle, the Imaginarium combines hands-on, messy play with live animals - all housed in a themed building with caves, tunnels and pools galore!

Step into a sparkling bubble adventure! Run, jump, and twirl through a cloud of giant, glistening bubbles, and watch as little hands try to catch the magic in the air! 🫧