Khao Khiao Zoo Welcomes Baby Capybara Named Wan
Khao Khiao Zoo in Chonburi has welcomed a newborn female capybara named Wan, born in June to parents Kratee and Seang. Visitors can see the healthy cub at the capybara exhibit, with free admission for children under 12 on July 28.
Khao Khiao Open Zoo in Chonburi province has welcomed a new member of its capybara family. A female calf named Wan was born on June 22, 2025, to mother Kratee and father Seang, bringing joy to visitors at the zoo. Zoo Director Narongwit Chodchoy reports that Wan is in excellent health and is thriving under natural maternal care, which reduces stress and promotes natural development. The playful and affectionate cub can be visited by tourists daily at the capybara exhibit.
Visitors are invited to celebrate on July 28, 2025, when children age 12 and under—or under 135 centimeters tall—receive free admission. Special activities throughout the day include meeting wildlife mascots, a Night Zoo experience to observe animals in their twilight habitat, and nature and wildlife education programs suitable for the whole family. Capybaras are the world's largest living rodents, native to South America. They are highly social animals that live in groups, enjoy water, and are excellent swimmers and divers. Adult capybaras typically weigh 50–70 kilograms and stand about 45 centimeters tall, reaching full maturity around 15–18 months of age.
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