In the State of Santa Catarina in the southern region of Brazil, there are a relatively small number of zoos, few of which exhibit tapirs. These facilities are poorly structured, with little investment in infra-structure or research on the animals. A brief survey indicated four establishments with a total of 15 lowland tapir (Tapirus terrestris) individuals. The survey also collected information on the origin, gender, diet, exhibit, reproduction and handling of the animals.
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