Zooming into the weekend like Inca the mountain tapir! Did you know that mountain tapirs are able to run at speeds of 29 mph? "Watching Inca run and play is fun for our visitors and staff alike," says Animal Keeper Roxane Losey. "It also demonstrates to Animal Care staff that she is feeling well. Activity level is an important indicator of overall well-being, especially in our older animals." 📹: Rebecca Prater, Monica Richards * Speaking of the weekend, the Zoo will reopen on Saturday, Septembe

This solitary animal only spends time with fellow members of his species for food and reproduction. 😏 Meet the Malayan tapir. | Brut nature

The South American tapir (Tapirus terrestris), is the largest and heaviest land mammal in the Amazon rainforest, reaching up to 250 kilograms. With its flexible snout and herbivorous diet, it roams long distances feeding on leaves, shoots, and fruits, dispersing thousands of seeds that give life to new trees. Jaguars, caimans, and anacondas are among its main predators. When threatened, its instinct leads it to seek refuge in the water, where it reveals itself as a surprisingly skilled swimmer.