Capybara Experience and Cream Tea
A relaxed afternoon with our most chilled-out residents
Spend a gentle afternoon at Hobbledown Epsom combining an indulgent sweet treat with an unforgettable animal encounter. Enjoy a traditional cream tea before heading behind the scenes to meet our much-loved capybaras with one of our expert keepers.
Perfect for small groups looking for something a little different - part indulgence, part animal adventure.
Experience Information
Includes: a delicious cream tea and a private meet and greet experience with our capybara family
Available on: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays (off peak)
Time: 1:30pm – 3:00pm
Price: £80 per person (including entry to Hobbledown)
Minimum age: 8 years old
Maximum group size: 3
This experience is ideal for:
- Small celebrations
- Birthday celebrations
- Family gatherings
- Adult groups
- A unique alternative to a traditional afternoon out
What’s Included?
🫖 A Delicious Cream Tea
On arrival at 1:30pm, your group will:
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Collect your cream tea
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Choose a hot or cold drink
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Be allocated a private table for one hour
Each person receives:
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A freshly baked scone with jam and clotted cream
- A hot or cold drink
Take your time, relax together, and enjoy the setting before your animal experience begins.
🐾 Meet the Capybaras
At 2:30pm, you’ll head to the capybara enclosure to meet one of our knowledgeable animal keepers.
During your experience, you will:
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Learn fascinating facts about capybaras and their care
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Get up close to observe them in their habitat
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Take part in a special meet and greet session
It’s a calm, engaging experience that offers brilliant photo opportunities and a chance to connect with these wonderfully sociable animals.