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Dallas Zoo capybaras make their World Cup prediction, and one goes rogue
By NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local
· June 19, 2026
· 1 min read
Three Dallas Zoo capybaras were tasked with predicting the outcome of Sunday’s World Cup match between Argentina and Austria, and their picks delivered an unexpected result.
The zoo’s capybaras, Velero, Atziri and Piquiri, were presented with two soccer-themed goals decorated in the colors...
Key takeaway Soccer-shaped cantaloupes added to the World Cup atmosphere.
Why this matters in Southlake News
The Dallas Zoo's creative World Cup prediction event is a fun way to engage the community, and its timing coincides with the zoo's own soccer-themed activities. The Goal Wild! experience, part of the Illuminature lantern festival, offers a unique attraction for local families and visitors. By hosting events like the Sunset Safari Block Party, the zoo is also building partnerships with local organizations like Visit Dallas, which can help drive tourism and economic activity in the area. The discounted admission to Illuminature on Sunday night may attract more residents from Southlake and surrounding cities to visit the zoo and enjoy the festivities. As the zoo continues to offer these types of events, it will be interesting to see how they impact local attendance and perceptions of the zoo as a community destination. The zoo's efforts to create interactive and entertaining experiences may also encourage more Southlake residents to explore the broader Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 DFW (KXAS) Local ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Three Dallas Zoo capybaras were tasked with predicting the outcome of Sunday’s World Cup match between Argentina and Austria, and their picks delivered an unexpected result.
The zoo’s capybaras, Velero, Atziri and Piquiri, were presented with two soccer-themed goals decorated in the colors...
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