As temperatures rise in El Paso, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens is helping its animals stay cool. The zoo is home to hundreds of species from around the world, including the local Chihuahuan Desert. To combat the heat, zookeepers are providing the animals with special popsicle-like treats.
Cooling Treats for Zoo Animals
Carnivores at the zoo will enjoy ‘blood-sicles,’ while herbivores will get to indulge in fruit, vegetable, and tea pops. The zoo uses a variety of cooling tactics, including mist, ice piles, air-conditioned dens, and water features, to keep the animals comfortable during the hot summer months.
Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
