Tapir fun fact time! ✨ Did you know their snout can move in all directions and isn't just for sniffing - it can also be used to pick up items such as food? ✨ They love to eat! Consuming up to 30kg of food per day. ✨And, they prefer to sink and walk along the bottom of rivers rather than swim? You can catch Semangka the Malayan Tapir getting the VIP treatment from her keepers on Thursday's episode of Mega Zoo! Don't miss it - 7:30pm on @channel9 | Zoos Victoria

Happy World Tapir Day! Watch as our Malayan tapirs Kris and Cinta use their noses to investigate the enrichment their keepers put out for them. We all know that tapirs are terrific, but did you know they have super snouts? They use their flexible nose - known as a proboscis - to grab things like fruit, leaves, and other food items. The trusty trunk’s abilities don’t end there! It also serves as a snorkel when the tapir is underwater. Last but not least, the tapir uses its excellent sense of smel