Marchismo

Marchismo was born at the Zoo to parents Navidad and Ceibo in 2013. He is the first tapir ever born at The Belize Zoo since its founding in 1983.

Resident Adoption $100 BZD

Non-Resident Adoption $200 BZD

Biology

Length: 6 feet
Height: 3 ft
Weight: 300 - 550 lbs
Lifespan: 20 - 25 years
# of offspring: 1
Gestation period: 13 months

Range & Habitat

Geographic Range: Mexico, Central America, Columbia
Habitats: Humid tropical forests; lowland savanna; pine woodlands; riparian forests; mangrove and coastal scrub forests; montane forests

Food & Function

Diet: Foliage and fruits
Lifestyle: Crepuscular; Terrestrial
Ecological roles: Seed disperser. Nutrient recycler. Bio-indicator.