@ptdefiancezoo: Did you know tapirs “talk” too? One-year-old tapir Ume has been making adorable chirps as she explores her different habitats. Tapirs communicate using whistles, squeaks, chirps, and soft grunts to stay connected and express themselves. Join us in wishing Ume safe travels during a farewell weekend, this Saturday and Sunday, May 30 & 31! Our beloved Malayan tapir, Ume, is heading off to her next big adventure at another accredited zoo in the Midwest in early June. After growing from a spotted little “watermelon on legs” into an independent young tapir, it’s time for Ume to begin the next chapter of her journey. 📹: Animal care staff Katie #ume #tapir #pointdefiancezoo

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Caitlin Sinclair :

I’m gonna miss Ume so much! Hopefully the other zoo has social media too so I can continue to follow her.

🇨🇦🍉🏳️‍⚧️Cornus🏳️‍⚧️🍉🇨🇦 :

aawwww I love that Ume is all grown up and ready to add to her contributions to the world, but we will miss her sweetness every single day

BDRFarmSoapLLC :

I've never heard a Tapir talk till today 😃

MONINFELMED :

DIOS BENDIGA ESE TAPIR QUÉ PRECIOSO NUNCA LO HABÍA VISTO DE ESE COLOR.

artemyboi :

I remember I was there when she first came

@janinevoss703 :

She grew up so fast!🥹

...oho :

somehow i like it. It doesn't have a tail. it has trunk. kinda

🥔 :

this was on the 29th, so cute T_T we will miss you ume 🥺

Stephanie 💖🎀✨️ :

She's the cutest hephalump. ❤️💯🥰

The Misfit Kitchen :

I’m so sad I won’t make it to see Ume - it’s been a joy watching her grow up. Will you tell us which zoo she is headed to?

Sam :

It has been such a pleasure watching Ume grow. I know her PNW family and fans will miss her so much, but we will wish her well on her next journey. 💜

daba :

little missy

youravgcapricorn :

aww sweet baby 🥺🤍🖤

mega :

Noo :( I never got to see her in person. But I hope she loved her new home!

bri :

so beautiful.

Sunday :

pretty epic

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KCMAR :

Awwww🥰🥰🥰

Milica Pilica696 :

She feels lonely 🥹

rebel scum 172 :

born in prison 😢

kirito黒の剣士 :

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Biskits :

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Diane Johnson32 :

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