Curraghs Wildlife Park had its busiest October weekend ever. A huge crowd of visitors came to see eight new baby capybaras.
Capybaras come from South America. They are the largest rodents in the world. Two mother capybaras gave birth to the eight pups just a few days apart. The park last welcomed a single baby four years ago. Pictures and videos of the babies quickly became popular on social media, and visitors filled the car park.
The park manager, Kathleen Graham, said the reaction to the cute babies was extraordinary. She said the animals delighted people, and even grown men were cooing at them.
The visits also helped wild nature. Capybaras live in wetlands, which are areas of wet ground that soak up extra rainwater. Each visitor gave one pound to the park's wildlife fund unless they chose not to pay it. This extra money will help protect wetlands both locally and in South America.