Cinnamon the Capybara ‘Living Best Life’ on the Run from Hoo Zoo

Capybara escapes enclosure, becomes local legend

Cinnamon the capybara has become a local legend after escaping from her enclosure at the Hoo Zoo in Lincoln, Nebraska, on July 11, 2023. The three-year-old capybara, who is native to South America, has been spotted wandering around the area ever since.

Zookeepers have been trying to capture Cinnamon, but she has been too elusive. She has been seen swimming in local ponds, grazing in fields, and even sunbathing on people's lawns. She has become a social media sensation, with people posting photos and videos of her on Facebook and Twitter.

Cinnamon is a large rodent that can weigh up to 150 pounds. She is the largest rodent in the world. Capybaras are semi-aquatic animals that spend most of their time in or near water. They are herbivores and eat a variety of plants, including grasses, leaves, and aquatic vegetation.

Cinnamon is a beloved member of the Hoo Zoo family and zookeepers are doing everything they can to bring her home safely. In the meantime, the community has embraced Cinnamon and is enjoying her adventures.

Cinnamon's escape has brought attention to the plight of capybaras in the wild. Capybaras are hunted for their meat and fur, and their habitat is being destroyed. As a result, their populations are declining.

Cinnamon's story is a reminder that we need to protect these amazing animals. We hope that she will be safely returned to the Hoo Zoo soon, but in the meantime, we are enjoying her adventures and learning more about capybaras.

Timeline of Cinnamon's escape

• July 11, 2023: Cinnamon escapes from her enclosure at the Hoo Zoo.
• July 12, 2023: Cinnamon is spotted swimming in a local pond.
• July 13, 2023: Cinnamon is seen grazing in a field.
• July 14, 2023: Cinnamon is sunbathing on someone's lawn.
• July 15, 2023: Zookeepers attempt to capture Cinnamon, but she escapes.

How to help Cinnamon

• If you see Cinnamon, please do not approach her. She is a wild animal and could be dangerous.
• Please call the Hoo Zoo at (402) 475-6741 if you see Cinnamon.
• Please donate to the Hoo Zoo to help them continue their work to protect capybaras.

More information about capybaras

• Capybaras are the largest rodents in the world.
• Capybaras are semi-aquatic animals that spend most of their time in or near water.
• Capybaras are herbivores and eat a variety of plants, including grasses, leaves, and aquatic vegetation.
• Capybaras are hunted for their meat and fur, and their habitat is being destroyed. As a result, their populations are declining.