Washington, Point Defiance Zoo

Rare baby Malayan tapir born at zoo in Washington
Keepers say they are "thrilled" by the arrival of the little one, which was born covered in unique white spots and stripes.
Washington state zoo welcomes second tapir birth in zoo's 120-year history
A rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf was born at Tacoma’s Point Defiance Zoo, the second tapir birth in the zoo’s 120-year history.
Washington Zoo Welcomes Rare Endangered Baby Who Looks Like a 'Fuzzy Walking Watermelon'
It's always so joyous and exciting when an endangered animal is born, and nothing could be cuter than the one born on Sunday, February 2 at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington. The zoo welcomed a rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf on Sunday,
Creature that looks like ‘walking watermelon’ born at WA zoo. See the ‘little miracle’
An endangered baby animal that looks like a fuzzy “walking watermelon” was born at a Washington zoo. The white striped and speckled Malayan tapir calf was born Feb. 2 at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, the zoo said in a news release.
Point Defiance Zoo welcomes endangered Malayan tapir calf
It’s the second time a tapir, rare and endangered, has been born at the zoo since it opened 120 years ago, zoo officials said.
"A Fuzzy Walking Watermelon" — Adorable Endangered Malayan Tapir Born At US Zoo
And if you thought baby tapirs were just miniature versions of their parents, think again. The zoo describes this cutie as a "fuzzy, walking watermelon" — thanks to its dark, velvety coat sprinkled with white spots and wavy stripes.
This is the historic birth of an endangered Malayan tapir at the Washington Zoo
An endangered Malayan tapir has been born at the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, marking only the second tapir birth in the zoo's 120-year history.
Second Malayan tapir calf born at Tacoma's Point Defiance Zoo in over 100 years
The calf is currently bonding with its mother behind the scenes before it will be moved to a viewable habitat.
The Most Adorable Baby Tapir Has Been Born On America's Pacific Coast
A rare and endangered Malayan tapir calf was born at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington on Sunday 2 February, only the second tapir birth in the zoo's 120-year history. The newborn is covered in distinctive white spots and stripes that resemble a tiny,
After The Largest Continental Mammal Resurfaced More Than 100 Years Later, Another Rare Tapir Is Born In Washington
W e revealed major news last week as the largest continental mammal resurfaced more than 100 years later. The South American tapir hasn't been seen in over 100 years in the Atlant
Endangered Malayan Tapir born at zoo in Washington
An endangered Malayan tapir calf was born at a zoo in Washington. The rare animal was welcomed at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium on February 2, marking only the second tapir birth in the zoo's 120-year history.
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🐾 Tiny tapir arrives
A rare Malayan tapir calf was born Sunday at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, marking just the second tapir birth in the Tacoma ...
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Zoo expecting new baby tapir this summer, marking a 'huge win' for conservation efforts
Sempurna, the zoo’s four-year-old Malayan tapir, is set to give birth between mid-July and mid-August, the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo announced Wednesday. The news marks a crucial step forward in ...
Calgary Zoo says Malayan tapir expecting a calf: ‘Tiny walking watermelons’
Calgary Zoo says Malayan tapir expecting a calf: ‘Tiny walking watermelons’ The Calgary Zoo is expecting a new addition this summer that it says will look like a little watermelon on four legs.