The tapir house is home to three typical representatives of South American’s large herbivores. Lowland tapirs, capybara and guanacos share this enclosure, which is located just behind the zoo entrance. Open, relatively tree-less habitats such as the Pampa in South America are dominated by grasses and herbs. These are a source of food for specialist herbivores. In lower areas, large rodents such as capybaras live near swamps, lakes and rivers. The lowland tapirs live in the neighbouring forest areas. Herds of the New World camels – Guanacos and Vicuñas – graze in the Andes.