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Did you know tapirs “talk” too? One-year-old tapir Ume has been making adorable chirps as she explores her different habitats. Tapirs communicate using whistles, squeaks, chirps, and soft grunts to stay connected and express themselves. 📹: Animal care staff Katie 1/2

Did you know tapirs “talk” too? One-year-old tapir Ume has been making adorable chirps as she explores her different habitats. Tapirs communicate using whistles, squeaks, chirps, and soft grunts to stay connected and express themselves. 📹: Animal care staff Katie 1/2

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Baby howls! The six-week-old Red Wolf pups are starting to find their voices. The litter includes six males and three females, and is the latest success in recovering this critically endangered species. The Red Wolf family will remain behind the scenes at our offsite facility.

Baby howls! The six-week-old Red Wolf pups are starting to find their voices. The litter includes six males and three females, and is the latest success in recovering this critically endangered species. The Red Wolf family will remain behind the scenes at our offsite facility.

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Sound up! Sven has something to say. 🥹 As spring rolls in, our rescued Arctic fox is shedding his winter coat. In the wild, Arctic foxes swap white for brown to blend into the tundra when the snow melts. 📹: Animal care staff Brittany

Sound up! Sven has something to say. 🥹 As spring rolls in, our rescued Arctic fox is shedding his winter coat. In the wild, Arctic foxes swap white for brown to blend into the tundra when the snow melts. 📹: Animal care staff Brittany

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Hi, Moea! 👋 Rescued from an oil spill and rehabilitated at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, this curious, confident Southern sea otter is thriving. 🦦 📹: Animal care staff Kristyn

Hi, Moea! 👋 Rescued from an oil spill and rehabilitated at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, this curious, confident Southern sea otter is thriving. 🦦 📹: Animal care staff Kristyn

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The growing baby tapir is very sleepy. 😴 Tapirs have a third eyelid, or nictitating membrane, that lubricates and protects the eye. 📹: Keeper Katie

The growing baby tapir is very sleepy. 😴 Tapirs have a third eyelid, or nictitating membrane, that lubricates and protects the eye. 📹: Keeper Katie

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Our love will never tapir, Ume! ❤️ The adorable endangered tapir calf was born on Feb. 2 to mom Yuna. Ume sports the signature white spots and stripes of a newborn tapir, making her look like a tiny, fuzzy watermelon. 🍉 This special arrival is only the second Malayan tapir calf ever born at the Zoo in our 120-year history. Mom and baby are thriving behind the scenes, and we can’t wait to share more updates soon. 💕 📹: Keeper Katie

Our love will never tapir, Ume! ❤️ The adorable endangered tapir calf was born on Feb. 2 to mom Yuna. Ume sports the signature white spots and stripes of a newborn tapir, making her look like a tiny, fuzzy watermelon. 🍉 This special arrival is only the second Malayan tapir calf ever born at the Zoo in our 120-year history. Mom and baby are thriving behind the scenes, and we can’t wait to share more updates soon. 💕 📹: Keeper Katie

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Scooter is 24 today! 🎉 With a median life expectancy of 17.8 years for armadillos in human care, Scooter is officially in his legend era. 💪 Happy 24th birthday to this shellebrated superstar! 🎂 📹: Animal care staff Hannah

Scooter is 24 today! 🎉 With a median life expectancy of 17.8 years for armadillos in human care, Scooter is officially in his legend era. 💪 Happy 24th birthday to this shellebrated superstar! 🎂 📹: Animal care staff Hannah

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Hi, Ume! 🍉 📹: Keeper Katie

Hi, Ume! 🍉 📹: Keeper Katie

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Our male walrus, Balzak, tipped the scales at 3,000 pounds! And honestly? ICONIC. 🎉 Naturally, this massive milestone called for a massive celebration: seafood ice cake, a cheering care team, and 3,000 pounds of pure walrus excellence. 💙 📹: Animals care staff Kristyn

Our male walrus, Balzak, tipped the scales at 3,000 pounds! And honestly? ICONIC. 🎉 Naturally, this massive milestone called for a massive celebration: seafood ice cake, a cheering care team, and 3,000 pounds of pure walrus excellence. 💙 📹: Animals care staff Kristyn

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Baby Ume now has a new teething log to gnaw on, giving her mom, Yuna the tapir, a well-deserved break as Ume works through her two-month-old teething process. 😂

Baby Ume now has a new teething log to gnaw on, giving her mom, Yuna the tapir, a well-deserved break as Ume works through her two-month-old teething process. 😂

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Baby Ume is now 79 pounds and eating more solid foods with her mom, Yuna. She is looking to her mom for guidance and often "mirrors" what Yuna is doing. 💕 📹: Keeper Skylar

Baby Ume is now 79 pounds and eating more solid foods with her mom, Yuna. She is looking to her mom for guidance and often "mirrors" what Yuna is doing. 💕 📹: Keeper Skylar

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Scooter is celebrating his 23rd birthday today! 🎉 Keepers made the armadillo a special birthday cake out of insectivore chow, yogurt, and baby food, topped with mealworms. The median life expectancy of armadillos in human care is 17.8 years. Happy birthday, Scooter! 🎂 📹: Keeper Hannah

Scooter is celebrating his 23rd birthday today! 🎉 Keepers made the armadillo a special birthday cake out of insectivore chow, yogurt, and baby food, topped with mealworms. The median life expectancy of armadillos in human care is 17.8 years. Happy birthday, Scooter! 🎂 📹: Keeper Hannah

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Ume the tapir calf is now three months old! Check out her first taste of curly willow. 🌿 📹: Keeper Katie

Ume the tapir calf is now three months old! Check out her first taste of curly willow. 🌿 📹: Keeper Katie

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The baby otter attempted more camera time but his attentive parents said absolutely not. 😂 📹: Animal care staff Katie #pointdefiancezoo #otter #cuteanimals #babyotter

The baby otter attempted more camera time but his attentive parents said absolutely not. 😂 📹: Animal care staff Katie #pointdefiancezoo #otter #cuteanimals #babyotter

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Ume, the tapir calf, is the perfect, pretty little baby! 🩷

Ume, the tapir calf, is the perfect, pretty little baby! 🩷

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Almost two months old, and little Ume is already showing some sass to her mom, Yuna! Meanwhile, Malayan tapir Yuna is happily munching away on all the lettuce. 🥬 📹: Keeper Chrissy

Almost two months old, and little Ume is already showing some sass to her mom, Yuna! Meanwhile, Malayan tapir Yuna is happily munching away on all the lettuce. 🥬 📹: Keeper Chrissy

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10-month-old Ume is now 456 pounds and still enjoys the occasional nursing session! Mom Yuna is as patient as ever, letting her growing calf get in a little extra comfort time behind the scenes. 💗 📹: Keeper Katie

10-month-old Ume is now 456 pounds and still enjoys the occasional nursing session! Mom Yuna is as patient as ever, letting her growing calf get in a little extra comfort time behind the scenes. 💗 📹: Keeper Katie

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Gonzo the tamandua went on a stroll behind the scenes, taking in all the sniffs, sights, and sunshine vibes. 💛 These curious creatures love exploring with their strong snouts and sticky tongues, perfect for sniffing out ants (or just enjoying a sunny day at the zoo). ☀️

Gonzo the tamandua went on a stroll behind the scenes, taking in all the sniffs, sights, and sunshine vibes. 💛 These curious creatures love exploring with their strong snouts and sticky tongues, perfect for sniffing out ants (or just enjoying a sunny day at the zoo). ☀️

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She was a fairy... 🧚 Spinning through life like it's a water ballet. 🩰 Spinning is a natural behavior that helps clean their fur and dislodge trapped air or food. Otters rely on pristine fur for insulation in chilly waters. 🦦

She was a fairy... 🧚 Spinning through life like it's a water ballet. 🩰 Spinning is a natural behavior that helps clean their fur and dislodge trapped air or food. Otters rely on pristine fur for insulation in chilly waters. 🦦

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Watch the ultimate polar bear plunge from Astra! 🌊This was the first time she courageously dove off the island into her saltwater pool - making a beary big SPLASH! Astra and twin sister Laerke have been toying with the idea of leaping from the platform since arriving in June. 🐻‍❄️

Watch the ultimate polar bear plunge from Astra! 🌊This was the first time she courageously dove off the island into her saltwater pool - making a beary big SPLASH! Astra and twin sister Laerke have been toying with the idea of leaping from the platform since arriving in June. 🐻‍❄️

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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.

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

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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Baby Bao ate his very first shrimp and absolutely crushed it. 🦐 Watching him figure it out is even cuter! 💙 📹: Animal care staff Katie

Baby Bao ate his very first shrimp and absolutely crushed it. 🦐 Watching him figure it out is even cuter! 💙 📹: Animal care staff Katie

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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. 🐾

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! ❤️

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! 🥰

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.

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.

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Throwback to baby Butternut for #InternationalBeaverDay! 🦫 Butternut turns 7 on April 29.

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!

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!

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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. 🍉

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!

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!

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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

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.

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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Growing takes a lot of energy, and endangered tapir, Ume, is making the most of today’s National Napping Day by catching some extra Z’s! 💤

Growing takes a lot of energy, and endangered tapir, Ume, is making the most of today’s National Napping Day by catching some extra Z’s! 💤

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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!

🌿 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. 💤

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.

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!

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. 💙

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. 💙

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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.

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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