Celebrate World Tapir Day

Discover more about Baird's tapirs with an adventure at the Zoo! 

Included with general Zoo admission. No additional purchase or reservation is required for Zoo members. 

World Tapir Day features exciting giveaways, crafts and an educational activity station in the Tropical Forest.

10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.: Join us for a special guest appearance and presentation by Esteban Brenes-Mora, Senior Mesoamerica Associate of the Baird’s Tapir Survival Alliance (BTSA). Brenes-Mora has advocated for tapir conservation through education, community outreach and research across Central America. Don’t miss this chance to learn from a leading expert and discover how you can help protect these incredible animals!

Committed to Conservation

We're inspiring the next generation of tapir conservationists across Central America, starting with Costa Rica! We support the Baird's Tapir Survival Alliance in developing education programs in which schoolchildren create their own solutions to local tapir conflicts.