{"id":37545,"date":"2024-07-11T11:13:30","date_gmt":"2024-07-11T17:13:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/?post_type=dz_contenthub&p=37545"},"modified":"2024-07-12T09:32:11","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T15:32:11","slug":"how-denver-zoo-conservation-alliance-helps-keeps-our-animals-cool","status":"publish","type":"dz_contenthub","link":"https:\/\/denverzoo.org\/es\/zootales\/how-denver-zoo-conservation-alliance-helps-keeps-our-animals-cool\/","title":{"rendered":"C\u00f3mo ayuda la Alianza para la Conservaci\u00f3n del Zool\u00f3gico de Denver a mantener frescos a nuestros animales"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Summer is here and the fun in the sun has begun! As the temperatures rise and the days get hot, we keep cool however we can\u2014a dip in the pool, frozen treats and plenty of shade. Our wild and wonderful animals are no different, except they rely on our care to beat the heat.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the heat rises in Colorado, the challenges for our Animal Care team who look after 2,500+ animals continue to grow. Our staff is working hard at finding new ways to keep our animals cool during the hottest months of the year. Air-conditioned indoor spaces are available to cool off, but unsurprisingly, our wild animals do <\/em>want to be outside\u2014and we want that for them!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From fans and misters to ice machines and blood popsicles, our Animal Care Specialists are dedicated to coming up with creative ways to keep our residents comfortable in the heat of the summer while also providing fun and beneficial enrichment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out these three unique ways our Animal Care Specialists help keep our animals extra cool and comfortable all season long!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Blood Popsicle, Anyone?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our Animal Care Specialists love coming up with creative ways to keep our tigers cool in the summer heat, including making meat and blood popsicles!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Popsicles made of frozen blood and meat may not sound appetizing to us, but our big cats sure do love them, especially because they provide mental stimulation. A donation of $100 can provide our tiger with her favorite \u201cbloodsicles.\u201d Sounds delicious…at least if you’re ChloJo!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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