There are reasons to live…
- Tapirs
- waterfalls
- TS12
- meeting new dogs
- sunrises
- stuffed animals
- movies
- friendship
- grass/trees
- a bunch of other stuff probably

When I was in IOP I took every opportunity to wear my Taylor Merch™️ and constantly got complimented so everyday I got to say “thanks!! It’s Taylor 🥰🥰🥰” and honestly it helped heal me #MentalHealthMatters

For now, Ume remains behind the scenes, spending precious bonding time with mom Yuna, gaining strength, and perfecting her swimming skills. Stay tuned, we can’t wait to introduce her to guests this spring! 🌸 2/2

Yuna is sharing her lunch with baby Ume! Keepers have added water to soak the grain, making it safe for the adorable tapir calf to eat.

📹: Keeper Katie

Ume, the tapir calf, is eagerly exploring solid foods. Bananas make a tasty treat and the perfect practice snack!

📹: Keeper Marco

Zookeepers are fostering positive interactions with baby Ume by gently giving her scratches and associating specific body parts with verbal cues. This training helps the endangered tapir become comfortable with human touch, ensuring stress-free care in the future.

📹: Assistant curator Erin

One minute of adorable Ume snacking on lettuce. 🥬 The baby tapir now has four teeth growing in and is 25 days old. Guests will be able to see Ume and Yuna later this spring. 🌸

📹: Keeper Katie

Another big milestone for baby tapir Ume! 💗 She now has two teeth coming in and has started mouthing at food and hay. 🥬 The rare and endangered tapir calf is 23 days old today. She will outgrow her stripes and spots, which will fade around six months of age.