HELPING OUR ANIMALS BEAT THE HEAT

As summer heats up, we wanted to share with you the various ways our zookeepers are working to keep our animals safe and cool this season.Next time you visit us, you may notice water misters, ice treats, kiddie pools and extra shaded areas in many of the exhibits. These additions help our animals stay cool and comfortable as the summer progresses. You may also notice that many animals have access to their indoor habitats, giving them the choice of whether they want to spend their time outside or in their cool indoor habitats to beat the heat!Many of our animals are well-adapted to the heat, particularly our African and Australian species. You can often spot our giraffes, oryx, elands, zebras, ostrich, emus, kangaroos, and wallabies sunbathing or leisurely strolling around their habitats in the summer. 

Other animals might prefer to stay indoors or in shaded areas, like our red pandas, making them a bit harder to spot. However, if you look carefully, you may be able to see them hanging out in their bamboo hut or through the viewing window of their indoor habitat!

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As a member-supported non-profit organization, Lehigh Valley Zoological Society was founded in 2004, but it has been treasured community landmark for centuries. Located in the Lehigh Valley’s Trexler Game Preserve, the mission of the Lehigh Valley Zoo is to connect its community with nature to empower people to protect wildlife. We have achieved our mission and educated more than five million people. Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), the Lehigh Valley Zoo hosts year-round, family-friendly events and activities, educational programs, and camps. To learn more about Lehigh Valley Zoo, we invite you to visit our website, www.lvzoo.org, or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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