It is safe to say that 2013 is the “Year of the Tapir” at The Belize Zoo & Tropical Education Center. As the institution enters its 30th year, it continues to strive to remain dynamic and consistent in its wildlife conservation work. Efforts focused on the Central American Tapir (Tapirus bairdii) are no exception. These efforts began with the reimaging for a section of the Zoo, now designated as “Tapir Town.” Here, visitors are able to view and interact with several of the resident tapirs at the Zoo, and appreciate new education signage and displays, aimed at building awareness about the natural history and biology of the tapir species, as well as the threats they face in Belize. These displays include an intact skeleton of an adult specimen on exhibit in a glass case, horse and tapir skull displays as a nod to their sister species, and several information boards drawing attention to
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