Joya Grande Zoo Welcomes Tapir Calf as It Rebuilds

Published on Honduras Daily · Nov 8, 2026 · Originally reported November 7, 2026 by La Prensa

Honduras's Joya Grande Zoo, under state management since May, is trying to win back visitors and improve animal care after years of financial hardship, reporting a new tapir birth and better feeding programs despite daily costs of about 13,000 lempiras (roughly $520) and thin weekday tourism.