The only other experience is at the Capybara Café located in St. Augustine, Florida, associated with Noah’s Ark Sanctuary, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need.

The veterinarian’s target, a roughly 110-pound alpha male capybara, was hit in the hind leg. Mr. Sampietro fired again and struck a female. Within 15 minutes, workers dressed in the tan outfits ...

“You give them lots of scratches and love,” said Stephanie Angel, who opened The Capybara Cafe late last year. “A lot of times they’ll climb on your lap because they’re very used to ...

“You give them lots of scratches and love," said Stephanie Angel, who opened The Capybara Cafe late last year. "A lot of times they’ll climb on your lap because they’re very used to ...