Where to see
South American Tapir
Tapirus terrestris
Emas National Park leads · 8 parks ranked by real sighting rates
Parks Ranked
Share of wildlife watchers reporting a South American Tapir during a day in the park, from citizen-science data (GBIF)
| # | Park | Country | Sighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 2 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 4 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 6 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 8 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina |
Quick answers
Which is the best park to see a South American Tapir?
Emas National Park (Brazil) — about 66% of wildlife watchers report a South American Tapir sighting there, the highest of the 8 parks in our data.
Where else can I see a South American Tapir?
El Impenetrable National Park (about 62%), Yasuní National Park (about 30%), Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve (about 25%) are the next best options.