The Original Capybara Open-Air Bath
The Original Capybara Open-Air Bath at Izu Shaboten Zoo is an iconic winter event where visitors watch capybaras soak in hot baths, a tradition beginning in 1982.
22 Nov 2026 – 5 Apr 2027Shizuoka · ChubuZoos, Aquariums & Wildlife in Japan
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