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Visiting from Miami

Capybara Cafe Near Miami

Miami has no shortage of attractions, but a calm, small-group session with real capybaras is not one of them. Our Fort Lauderdale cafe brings you face to face with capybaras and exotic animal ambassadors in an experience built around animal welfare and education, and it makes an easy half-day trip from anywhere in Miami-Dade.

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Getting Here from Miami

Head north on I-95From anywhere in Miami-Dade, take I-95 North toward Fort Lauderdale.
Exit at Broward BoulevardTake the Broward Boulevard exit and head west, then turn north onto NW 5th Ave. We are at 744 NW 5th Ave, Unit 1111.

Brightline

Ride the Brightline from MiamiCentral or Aventura to the Fort Lauderdale station downtown, then take a short rideshare to the cafe.

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Tri-Rail

Tri-Rail runs from Miami-Dade stations to the Fort Lauderdale station. From there, connect by rideshare or BCT bus.

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Rideshare

Uber and Lyft both serve the route between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Set your destination to 744 NW 5th Ave, Unit 1111, Fort Lauderdale.

Full step by step directions, parking details, and accessibility information are on our Getting Here page.

Common Questions

FAQs for Miami Visitors

Is the Capybara Cafe worth the trip from Miami?

Guests across our network consistently describe the experience as unlike anything else in Florida. Sessions are small-group and hands-on, and the Fort Lauderdale location is a straightforward trip up I-95 or a Brightline ride from MiamiCentral.

Can I get there from Miami without a car?

Yes. The Brightline and Tri-Rail both run from Miami-Dade to Fort Lauderdale, and the cafe is a short rideshare from either station.

Do I need to book in advance?

We strongly recommend it. Sessions are capped to keep groups small and popular times sell out. The booking calendar at capycafeftl.com shows live availability.

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