In the United States, heat waves break out every summer. While people can jump in their pools, go to the beach, hit the lake, or engage in other activities that keep them cool, animals at zoos do not ...

Around 11 a.m. on a recent Thursday, I found myself feeding a stalk of celery to a several-hundred-pound giant tortoise. He and his prehistoric-looking brethren moved at a glacial pace, inching toward ...

Columbus Zoo staff employ various methods to keep animals cool during summer heat, including ice treats, shade and pools. An Animal Observations Program helps staff understand animal behavior and ...

RUSSELL BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE. WITH THE EXTREME HEAT, THE BIOPARK IS BEING CREATIVE ON HOW TO KEEP THEIR ANIMALS COOL. MANY HAVE ACCESS TO POOLS OR WATER FEATURES AS WELL AS SHADE, AND MISTERS ARE ...