The Ain Sebaa Zoo has announced the birth of a Brazilian tapir, an event that forms part of its wildlife conservation and breeding programs aimed at protecting rare and threatened species.
According to information released by the zoo, the birth took place on May 16, 2026, following a gestation period of approximately thirteen months. The female tapir, named “Trompette” and originally from France, gave birth to a healthy offspring, bringing the total number of Brazilian tapirs at the facility to four.
The Brazilian tapir is considered a rare species whose population has been declining in its natural habitat across South America. Ain Sebaa Zoo is currently the only zoological institution in Morocco hosting this species, making the birth significant within broader biodiversity conservation efforts.
In a statement to the Moroccan News Agency, the zoo’s Director General, Mohamed Amgharfaoui, said the newborn is receiving continuous veterinary monitoring to ensure healthy growth and development.
He added that the birth represents an important milestone in the zoo’s efforts to preserve endangered species and reflects the effectiveness of the breeding and animal care programs implemented by the institution.
The official also noted that the zoo has recently recorded successful births of other species, including the blackbuck antelope and the dama gazelle, as part of its ongoing wildlife conservation initiatives.
Yassine Bineau, Head of Biological Coordination and Animal Conservation at the zoo, emphasized that the birth is particularly important given the rarity of the Brazilian tapir and the challenges faced by the species in its native environment.