Where coffee meets
conservation

Welcome to Capy Hour Café — a dream brought to life through a lifelong love of animals, education, and immersive experiences rooted in the heart of Brazil.

Family
Owned
& Operated

Who We Are

A family dream
brought to life

Capy Hour Café was created by the same family behind Big Red's Barn — built through a lifelong love of animals, education, and immersive experiences.

While proudly family-owned and operated under the same hearts that run Big Red's Barn, Capy Hour Café operates as its own unique entity — with a dedicated entrance and exit, creating a specialized, intimate environment centered entirely around our resident capybaras.

Every detail, from the jungle-inspired décor to the cozy café seating, has been thoughtfully designed to make your visit feel truly one-of-a-kind.

Our Mission

Inspiring compassion
through connection

To inspire compassion, conservation, and creativity by creating meaningful connections between people and animals in an immersive, educational, and joy-filled environment.

We believe that when people experience animals up close in a respectful, thoughtfully designed space, it sparks curiosity. Curiosity leads to learning. Learning leads to conservation.

Animal-First Care

Ethical standards and the wellbeing of our capybaras come before everything else.

Conservation Awareness

Every visit supports education about South American ecosystems and wildlife.

Inspiring Creativity

Nature has a way of unlocking imagination — we design spaces that invite wonder.

Step Into Brazil

We brought their
world to
you

From the moment you walk through our doors, you're transported into a lush, biophilic jungle escape inspired by the capybaras' native home of Brazil.

"We want you to feel like you've stepped into their world — not the other way around."

Our café has been intentionally designed with warm textures, layered greenery, natural wood tones, and jungle-inspired décor that simulates the wetlands and rainforests where capybaras thrive in the wild.

Our Residents

Meet Our
Capybaras 🐾

Miguel and Mario

Say hello to Miguel and Mario, our favorite duo and the heart of the café. Born in January 2026, these brothers are already stealing the show, Miguel, the confident big brother, and Mario, the slightly smaller (but equally charming) sidekick.

They may be little now, but don’t be fooled, these boys will grow into full-sized capybaras, eventually tipping the scales at over 100 lbs. Through it all, they’ll remain the official ambassadors of the café, helping guests connect with animals in a calm, respectful, and hands-on way.

When they’re not greeting guests, you’ll find them doing what they do best: swimming, snacking on their favorite leafy kale (stems are absolutely not invited), and soaking up belly scratches. Pro tip: if you’ve got fake nails, you’re basically their favorite person.

Miguel and Mario are raised with care, enrichment, and plenty of love so their personalities can shine just as much as their whiskers. 💛

More Than a Café

Creating impact
one visit at a time

Capy Hour Café isn't just about adorable faces and good drinks — it's about creating impact. Through interactive learning, conservation storytelling, and immersive design, we hope to:

  • Teach guests about South American ecosystems

  • Highlight the importance of habitat conservation

  • Encourage empathy toward animals worldwide

  • Spark creativity inspired by nature


We believe education works best when it feels magical.

A Family Passion

The heart behind
everything we do

Capy Hour Café is a natural extension of the heart behind Big Red's Barn. Our family has always believed that animals have the power to change lives — to teach kindness, patience, and responsibility.

This café is another way for us to share that passion with our community.

"Whether you're here to sip, learn, relax, or simply spend time in the peaceful presence of capybaras — we are honored to welcome you into our jungle-inspired world."

— The Capy Hour Family

🌿 ☕ 🐾