The First International Tapir Symposium held in Costa Rica in 2001 brought together for the very first time 85 tapir experts and conservationists from 21 different countries worldwide. For the Second International Tapir Symposium, held in Panama in 2004, we had the participation of 90 representatives from 19 countries. The last conference, the Third International Tapir Symposium held in Argentina in 2006, included 100 tapir conservationists from 25 countries. The TSG’s International Tapir Symposium has proved to be a critical occasion for tapir conservation worldwide, promoting the perfect opportunity and atmosphere to exchange ideas and experiences, and to foster our global network of tapir researchers and supporters. The Fourth International Tapir Symposium will once again bring together a multi-faceted group of tapir experts and conservationists, including field biologists, environmental educators, captivity specialists, academics, researchers, veterinarians, governmental authorities, politicians and other interested parties. Specific topics discussed during the symposium will be tapir field research and conservation, population and habitat management, re-introductions and translocations, husbandry and captive management, environmental education and outreach, training and capacity-building, involvement of local communities, marketing, fundraising, governmental regulations and permits, veterinary issues, human-tapir conflicts and many other issues.
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