For many zoo animals, less heat equals more activity
Many people forget about the zoo during the winter months. But this is actually the best time to see the animals frolic and play, and most zoos are open almost every day of the year!
It’s no surprise that we often grab our loved ones on a hot summer day and stroll around the zoo, only to be disappointed when the animals just lay there, sleeping under a rock or a tree, or never come out at all. They are hot; their energy is zapped! They are doing their version of laying in front of the fan watching tv, just trying to stay cool.
Go out during a brisk snow or a light rain, and you’re bound to see some action! The first great experience I had at the zoo was during a rain. The lions came right up to the fence. The polar bears were running, sliding and playing. The monkeys were wrestling each other.
Visit the Association of Zoos and Aquariums website to find an accredited zoo near you today…while it’s cold!
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