PHOENIX — Our "Summer of Fun" series continues - and this time, we are answering the call of the wild and taking you inside the Phoenix Herpetological Society in North Scottsdale - introducing you to two of the newer residents who are becoming quite the social media sensation!
If you follow PHS on TikTok, then you've probably met Spud and Tator Tot - two capybaras who recently moved in.
What is a capybara? They're actually part of the rodent family, even though they are cute and cuddly and very friendly! It is actually legal to have capybaras as pets in Arizona.
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But the capys aren't the only thing you'll see at PHS - they have more than 1,500 animals, currently representing more than 200 unique species!
They also have about 200 venomous snakes - and did you know this? PHS has the largest anti-venom bank on the west coast.
To visit PHS, you do need to book a tour ahead of time. For more information on pricing, kinds of tours and virtual options, click here.
