Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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It’s #ThrowbackThursday and we’re here to show our Malayan tapir calf ‘Nyawa’ trying her wading pool as she gained confidence in the water! 💦

Malayan tapirs are known for their swimming abilities, but our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team made sure that our #WatermelonBabyYYC could take baby steps at her own pace when it came to this important skill. 🏊‍♂️

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