With record-breaking heat, zoos are finding ways to keep their animals cool
Extreme temperatures are taking a toll on zoo animals. Zoos throughout the U.S. are finding ways to help animals beat the heat.
by Shauneen Miranda
Aug 06, 2022
2 minutes
As wide swaths of the U.S. deal with extreme heat this summer, zoos across the country are taking various steps to mitigate its impact on their animals.
"Days when it's 99 degrees, it makes our job challenging for these animals that are used to living in cold environments to kind of keep them cool," Pete Costello, assistant curator of Zoo New England's Stone Zoo,
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days