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 ...

The staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium are also prepared to keep even their wildest creatures cool in this extreme heat. It's a busy day for Assistant Mammal Curator Karen Vacco and all the ...

Zoo staff implement shade, water, ice treats, and fans to cool 75 animals. Feeding schedules shift to mornings and evenings to avoid peak heat. Zookeepers monitor animals and coordinate with vets ...

OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — It’s Not Just Us Humans That Have to Deal With the Heat. Over at the Henry Doorly Zoo, there are thousands of animals braving the high temps and humidity. Those working at the ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Everyone has certainly been feeling the heat lately across Hampton roads with temperatures well into the 90s, and while the heat is on, that hasn’t stopped animals at the ...

It's expected to feel like 100 degrees in Atlanta on Wednesday. Extreme heat is forcing the Atlanta Zoo to close its gates early on Wednesday and Thursday. The heat index -- what temperature it feels ...