🌿 It’s Tapir Time! 🌿 We’re thrilled to announce that Ume, our adorable three-month-old tapir calf, is ready to begin exploring her public habitat at the Asian Forest Sanctuary, starting this Friday at 10:30 am alongside her mom, Yuna! Please note: sightings aren't guaranteed as Ume is still acclimating and will decide when she’s ready to venture out. Just like all little ones, she’s on her schedule! We hope you’ll join us in welcoming Ume to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium family. Get ready
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Cute Yuna the tapir exploring one of her outdoor habitats. 🥰 Although Malayan tapirs look like giant anteaters or mini elephants, they are most closely related to horses and rhinos. They have a great sense of smell and use their flexible trunk to pull vegetation to their mouth. 📹: Keeper Katie | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo welcomed an endangered, Malayan tapir calf, becoming the second tapir birth in the zoo's 120-year history. | Herald-Mail Media
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He’s thriving, growing, exploring the pool, and getting extra love and scratches from zookeepers. The endangered Malayan tapir calf born July 12 is nearly ready to meet his adoring fans. But before he does, he needs a name. Help name the baby tapir at surveymonkey.com/r/tapircalf! 🍉 | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Say hello to Ume, our endangered Malayan tapir calf, who recently turned two months old and now weighs a healthy 115 pounds! From wobbly first steps to confident little trots (and the occasional zoomie!), Ume is growing fast and thriving under the watchful eye of her mom, Yuna. Ume still needs to learn how to swim safely, and she’s waiting on warmer weather before making her big public debut. 🌸 | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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From a tiny watermelon to 523 pounds of tapir, Ume the Malayan tapir is officially ONE! 🎉 What began as a 24-pound bundle of squeaks and spots has grown into a curious, confident tapir, stealing hearts every step of the way. 💗 Happy first birthday, Ume! We love you! ❤️ | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Tapir mom Yuna and her mini-me Ume took to the water in their lush waterfall habitat, and it was pure magic. At 252 pounds, Ume swam like a natural (tiny snorkel and all), even though she’s still not totally sold on the whole "water" thing. | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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