Dallas Zoo's Strategies for Keeping Animals Cool on Hot Days

Animal Adaptations and Cooling Strategies

• ☀️ On the hottest day of the year at the Dallas Zoo, guests observed how animals cope with extreme heat.
• 💡 While some species like giraffes, adapted to warm climates, can handle the heat, others require special support.
• 🏠 All animals have the option to retreat to climate-controlled habitats.

Specific Cooling Measures

• 🐧 For animals like penguins, who prefer cooler temperatures, their pool is actively cooled.
• 🍧 Animals receive special treats twice a day to help them stay cool.
• 🌳 Many animals spend their time basking in the shade to avoid direct sun.

Zoo Adjustments for Visitors

• 💧 Numerous mist stations are available throughout the zoo to help visitors stay cool.
• ⏰ The zoo has adjusted its hours for the summer to accommodate the heat.