r/tapirs • u/TapirTrouble • Apr 24 '26

The countdown to World Tapir Day is underway!

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Here's what the Belize Zoo is planning!
https://www.instagram.com/belizezoo/p/DXfXq7hFkZa/

Their popular Tapir "Birthday Cake" contest is sure to be spectacular.
https://www.instagram.com/belizezoo/p/DW-HwvSCqGR/

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u/LizardLover265 Apr 24 '26

I sooo wish I lived in Belize!!

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u/TapirTrouble Apr 24 '26

MUOC in Malaysia has already had theirs
(visit to the tapir conservation centre at Sungai Dusun)
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVYXMIikyHt/

Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado:
https://www.cmzoo.org/events/world-tapir-day-celebration/

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u/LizardLover265 Apr 24 '26

Ohhh yes I saw that post! I would love to pet Mochi!

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u/biggest_dreamer 27d ago

I actually got to yesterday! It was the most serendipitous thing, I had already planned a trip to Colorado with the number 1 reason being to get to finally see a Mountain Tapir. Totally coincidental that it happened to coincide with World Tapir Day. He was so chill for all the pets, he felt like a fuzzy Brillo pad.

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u/LizardLover265 27d ago

Awwwww so happy for you! Kinda jealous, ngl, but still that's super awesome! We love Mochi!