Ever since Ume the Malayan tapir was born at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington, last month, the baby animal-loving side of the internet (and let's be honest, that's everybody) ...

If you're looking for something that will make you smile, this sweet video that Miller Zoo shared introducing the world to their newest family member will do it. Meet Rosie, an adorable baby tapir ...

Carlotta, one of just seven mountain tapir in the United States, died at age 27 at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, officials announced Wednesday. “Most people had never heard of a mountain tapir before ...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – A familiar face is back on the mountain at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo after he spent some time catching some sun in LA. Mochi, a critically endangered Mountain Tapir, and ...

COLORADO SPRINGS — It is a somber day at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo today as they lost two of their endangered species on Thursday afternoon. The zoo said goodbye to a Mountain Tapir and a Mexican Wolf ...

Cofan is “a big love bug,” says Cheyenne Mountain Zoo lead animal keeper Michelle Salido. Carlotta and Cofan are the sweet old couple who live down the block. Only the pair are mountain tapir, and ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Nearly three weeks ...

A baby Baird’s tapir was born Sept. 1 at the Metro Richmond Zoo, according to a Facebook post. Screengrab from Metro Richmond Zoo Facebook page A baby animal with an elephant-like trunk is calling a ...

Houston Zoo guests are now able to see the zoo's newest addition, a baby Baird's tapir born in late July. The baby, who has not yet been named, joined the mixed-species habitat exhibit Monday, ...