A Baird's tapir male calf, born Nov. 9, 2017, at Reid Park Zoo is standing near some lush branches.

A baby Baird’s tapir was born Sept. 1 at the Metro Richmond Zoo, according to a Facebook post. Screengrab from Metro Richmond Zoo Facebook page A baby animal with an elephant-like trunk is ...

The baby tapir’s name is Sandía, which means “watermelon” in Spanish. Metro Richmond Zoo says the Baird’s tapir is an endangered species native to Mexico and Central America.

Contessa and Tupi are the proud parents of a Baird's tapir male calf, Reid Park Zoo announced Thursday. The calf was born Nov. 9 at 9:03 p.m. and he weighed 25 pounds, according to a news release ...

The zoo introduced a baby female Baird’s tapir as a part of its exhibits on Monday, Oct. 30. The tapir named “Sandía” was born on Sept. 1 after a 13-month gestation.

The baby tapir’s name is Sandía, which means “watermelon” in Spanish. Metro Richmond Zoo says the Baird’s tapir is an endangered species native to Mexico and Central America.

The baby tapir’s name is Sandía, which means “watermelon” in Spanish. Metro Richmond Zoo says the Baird’s tapir is an endangered species native to Mexico and Central America.

The baby tapir’s name is Sandía, which means “watermelon” in Spanish. Metro Richmond Zoo says the Baird’s tapir is an endangered species native to Mexico and Central America.

The baby tapir’s name is Sandía, which means “watermelon” in Spanish. Metro Richmond Zoo says the Baird’s tapir is an endangered species native to Mexico and Central America.