Tapir deaths at Denver Zoo caused by ‘misdosing’ of copper, officials say
- Posted on January 25, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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Tapir deaths at Denver Zoo caused by ‘misdosing’ of copper, officials say
Zoo staff prescribed a copper supplement to the two animals after noticing they had low levels of the mineral in their systems, according to the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance.
