My name is Sparks, I am the youngest of the "Tapir Troop." Fuego & Navidad are my parents. My fans helped to choose my name since Fuego(Fire) gives off sparks, it was a great fit! Now my job is to spark joy in everyone I meet & teach visitors to protect my species. The magnificent "Moutain Cow"
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My name is Navidad! I was rescued in 2005 around Christmas as my name implies. I was a tiny tapir calf with spots and stripes and was brought to the zoo after being kept illegally as a pet. Now, I'm all grown up and have had tiny tapirs of my own. My sons are Marchismo and Sparks and we are all proud members of the TBZ Tapir Troop!
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My name is Fuego! I have a story for you... Because of the forest fires, I ended up at the zoo. I also lost my mom; which made me sad. But then I met Navidad! She and I have a son. His name is Sparks, and he is #1. Our Tapir Family would like to say "NO MORE FUEGOS!!!" DON'T LET OUR FORESTS BURN AWAY!
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