2 new capybaras at San Francisco Zoo are the first in nearly a decade — 2026-10-10

Impact Vector: Bay Area · Oct 10, 2026 · 2m

## Short Segments ## Feature Story San Francisco Zoo & Gardens is buzzing with excitement as it welcomes two new residents: a pair of young capybara siblings. These adorable newcomers, a male and female, have traveled from the Sacramento Zoo and are settling into their new home at the zoo's Puente al Sur habitat. This marks the first time in nearly a decade that capybaras have been part of the zoo's diverse animal family. Capybaras, known as the world's largest rodents, are native to Central and South America. They are closely related to beavers and porcupines, and as adults, they can weigh…