Come see our tapir, Frida, with mom, Molli, in the multi-species exhibit in South America’s Pantanal here at the Houston Zoo. You’ll get to learn how these tapirs are the gardeners of the rainforest and how your visit helps save these animals in the wild. Mark your calendar for Sat. Oct. 10: bit.ly/2ZBPCUM | Houston Zoo

Spotted in the wild! Our Zoo team recently visited the Pantanal region and encountered an elusive giant armadillo, Bianca. See why these animals are known as the "architects of the Pantanal." | Houston Zoo

Don’t miss the final episode of Camp Zoofari TV! This week we take you behind-the-scenes for a sneak peek into the Zoo’s newest exhibit, South America’s Pantanal. You'll discover the tropical wetlands of Brazil and how to protect the animals who live there, like jaguars, howler monkeys, tapirs, and more. Watch the episode here: bit.ly/2P30JAq | Houston Zoo