Happy World Tapir Day! Watch as our Malayan tapirs Kris and Cinta use their noses to investigate the enrichment their keepers put out for them. We all know that tapirs are terrific, but did you know they have super snouts? They use their flexible nose - known as a proboscis - to grab things like fruit, leaves, and other food items. The trusty trunk’s abilities don’t end there! It also serves as a snorkel when the tapir is underwater. Last but not least, the tapir uses its excellent sense of smel

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.