Definitely didn't have Vincent giving a capybara a belly rub on my 2022 bingo but here we are! So while gators are native to Florida, capybaras are from northern South America and have been introduced to Florida and are now invasives. Capybara is derived from ka'apiûara, a Tupi (an extinct indigenous language from Brazil) word that means "one who eats slender leaves". Though my favorite addition to Gatorland are the Cuban crocodiles, not just because they're Cuban, but also how much of a machine they are with how they gallop/charge like a tank, and leap to catch their prey up in the branches above the water. It's a shame they're critically endangered because of breeding with American crocodiles and just competition from American crocs in general.
On Justin Igualada's channel, he actually explained why that 'hands off' chin holding maneuver is necessary - it was from the Seminoles catching the gators, and they did it by themselves and needed to reach for the tape or whatever they were using to secure the jaws shut. Thanks for sharing your visit here - I always love going to Gatorland! Adventure hour is great, but I enjoy the Nightshine tours even more. The capys are fun for sure - they will suck your thumb, lol.
Don't blame you for thinking that emu is scary, considering Australia had a military operation against them in 1932 because twenty thousand emus were destroying the crops of WWI veterans who became farmers because they were given land in Western Australia by the government and were struggling financially because of the Great Depression.
The Capybaras are so adorable 🥰
Capybaras are delightful. Alligators are delight. It was a good episode.
As a guy who has guinea pigs. I would have died from excitement to pet Capybaras
YOU HAD ME AT CAPYBARA VINCENT 😩
okay i pull up
Come up to the after party
Definitely didn't have Vincent giving a capybara a belly rub on my 2022 bingo but here we are! So while gators are native to Florida, capybaras are from northern South America and have been introduced to Florida and are now invasives. Capybara is derived from ka'apiûara, a Tupi (an extinct indigenous language from Brazil) word that means "one who eats slender leaves".
Though my favorite addition to Gatorland are the Cuban crocodiles, not just because they're Cuban, but also how much of a machine they are with how they gallop/charge like a tank, and leap to catch their prey up in the branches above the water. It's a shame they're critically endangered because of breeding with American crocodiles and just competition from American crocs in general.
How cool! That looks like so much fun! Great video!
On Justin Igualada's channel, he actually explained why that 'hands off' chin holding maneuver is necessary - it was from the Seminoles catching the gators, and they did it by themselves and needed to reach for the tape or whatever they were using to secure the jaws shut. Thanks for sharing your visit here - I always love going to Gatorland! Adventure hour is great, but I enjoy the Nightshine tours even more. The capys are fun for sure - they will suck your thumb, lol.
I can’t wait to take my boyfriend here for his Christmas gift! 😅
The cabybaras are too adorable!
Don't blame you for thinking that emu is scary, considering Australia had a military operation against them in 1932 because twenty thousand emus were destroying the crops of WWI veterans who became farmers because they were given land in Western Australia by the government and were struggling financially because of the Great Depression.
Love the giant rodents!😂 thanks for taking us along Vincent!
So cute capy
Thanks for the video. Gator land is on my list for the next time we go to Florida.
Great video, VV!! You have convinced me to go on my next trip to Orlando!!
Awesome 👌 video
Love Gatorland!!
I do too!
First.. Hey Vin Man!
I would be afraid of the swamp walk because of wild snakes. 😨
Love this video! Glad to see Gatorland getting some Vincent Vision love!
Sidenote...the Gator wrangler looks like Brendan Fraiser.
Can you call and make a reservation for the capybara encounter?
You cannot! It’s day of reservation
Argentinians eats capybaras everyweek :(