# @thetorontozoo on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DanXUPNkcQ4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/67874724-thetorontozoo-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/b9aca66a54.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-10T14:05:09.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Toronto Zoo (@thetorontozoo) — https://gondola.cc/thetorontozoo

## Caption

Happy #CapybaraAppreciationDay from Tootsie 💚 

Capybaras are the world’s largest rodent. Native to South America, they can be found near bodies of water such as lakes, rivers, and wetlands. These excellent swimmers even have partially webbed feet and are highly social. They also have an impressive vocabulary, using whistles, chirps, barks and even purrs to communicate with one another. 

Capybaras are herbivorous and primarily graze on grass and aquatic plants, although they have been known to eat other kinds of vegetation such as fruits and tree bark. The name “Capybara” comes from the Indigenous South American Tupi language ka'apiûara which means grass-eater. 

Did you know? You can enjoy an up-close experience with Tootsie, the Capybara! Step inside the Mayan Temple and enter Tootsie’s habitat, where you'll have the unique opportunity to meet her up close. If Tootsie is feeling social, she may choose to approach your group.

You may even get the chance to feed her snacks while learning about her personality, the care she receives from your Toronto Zoo's Wildlife Care team, and gain insights into all things capybara.

Book your Wild Encounters Capybara Experience at the link in our bio, and next time you're visiting the Mayan Temple, be sure to stop by and say hello to Tootsie 💚

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