Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
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Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that tapir Yuna gave birth to a rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf Sunday night. The newborn, covered in distinctive white spots and stripes resembling a fuzzy walking watermelon, is only the second tapir born in our 120-year history.
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Clara the rescued sea otter is showing off her super-fast tippy-tappies! Those speedy paws aren’t just adorable, they’re a natural skill sea otters use to crack open hard-shelled snacks like clams and crabs using rocks as tools. Smart, speedy, and seriously cute! #WorldOtterDay
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The nine critically endangered American Red Wolf pups, born at our offsite facility on April 18, meeting their dad Fiddle. Both mom and dad Red Wolf parents share responsibility for raising the pups. The pups will remain behind the scenes at our off-site Red Wolf facility. 🐾
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From a tiny watermelon to 523 pounds of tapir, Ume the Malayan tapir is officially ONE! 🎉 What began as a 24-pound bundle of squeaks and spots has grown into a curious, confident tapir, stealing hearts every step of the way. 💗 Happy first birthday, Ume! We love you! ❤️
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Baby tapir Ume had her first encounter with the water dish and it’s adorable! 🥰
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We thought you otter know today is #WorldOtterDay, the most pawsome day of the year! Sea otters are more than just the cutest fur balls in the ocean. They help keep kelp forests alive. Kelp forests provide food and shelter for hundreds of marine creatures.
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium19,057 görüntüleme • 8 gün önce
Throwback to baby Butternut for #InternationalBeaverDay! 🦫 Butternut turns 7 on April 29.
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Little miss independent Ume saying hello before her big adventure! 👋 Our beloved Malayan tapir, Ume, is heading off to her next big adventure at another accredited zoo in the Midwest in early June. Join us in wishing Ume safe travels during a farewell weekend, May 30 & 31!
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium16,716 görüntüleme • 9 gün önce
Adorable moments with our newborn Malayan tapir calf snuggling with mom Yuna at just three days old! Born Sunday night, this rare and endangered little one is covered in the cutest white spots and stripes, resembling a tiny, fuzzy watermelon on legs. 🍉
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Birthday boy Sven celebrated turning 7 in true style alongside his bestie Freya! His birthday sniffari featured mealworms, icy treats, meat, eggs, and a special layered cake. From sniffing to snacking, Sven made the most of his big day. Happy 7th birthday to this rescued cutie!
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium31,884 görüntüleme • 20 gün önce
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
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The adorable tapir calf is already mastering the art of wiggling its tiny trunk. 🥰 Baby tapirs use their tiny trunks for sniffing, exploring, and even grasping small objects. Their trunks are an extended upper lip and nose, which helps them sense their surroundings and forage.
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🌿 It’s Tapir Time! 🌿 We’re thrilled to announce that Ume, our adorable three-month-old tapir calf, is ready to begin exploring her public habitat at the Asian Forest Sanctuary, starting this Friday at 10:30 am alongside her mom, Yuna! Please note: sightings aren't guaranteed as Ume is still acclimating and will decide when she’s ready to venture out. Just like all little ones, she’s on her schedule! We hope you’ll join us in welcoming Ume to the Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium family. Get ready for some serious cuteness!
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The endangered newborn tapir calf is still very eepy. 💤
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The adorable tapir calf that was born Sunday night continues to nurse and bond with mom behind the scenes. The newborn, covered in distinctive white spots and stripes that resemble a tiny, walking fuzzy watermelon, is only the second ever born at the Zoo in our 120-year history.
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How is it possible that baby Ume keeps getting cuter? This fuzzy little watermelon is just ten days old and had some zoomies while trying to nurse from mom behind the scenes. Watch until the end to see 900-pound Yuna roll over so her playful tapir calf can nurse. Such a good mom!
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PUPDATE: Swimming lessons are underway, and opinions are still split! Asian small-clawed otter mom Pintar is confident her pup is ready to dive right in, while dad Sebastian remains a bit more cautious. At just two months old, this young swimmer has the best instructors right there to guide every splash. 💙
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium89,517 görüntüleme • 4 ay önce
Happy #AardvarkWeek Tilli! Get ready to giggle, our girl Tilli is slurping up grub at lightning speed in this hilarious video. That loooong, sticky tongue is built for business, and she puts it to work, along with her oversized ears, adorable sniffer, and powerful digging claws.
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