The Capybaras of Saitama Children’s Zoo Enjoy the Hot Tub and Hot Springs on a Chilly Winter’s Day

The very many capybaras of the Saitama Children’s Zoo enjoy a sit in the hot tub and a shower under the hot springs on a chilly winter’s day in Higashi-Matsuyama, Japan. Capybaras are considered to be semi-aquatic and very social animals, making hot tub gatherings the ideal place for these wonderful giant rodents.

Capybaras Showering

Capybaras

Capybaras in Bath

images via Saitama JAPAN Just North of Tokyo

via Tastefully Offensive, Boing Boing

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.