LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Zookeepers and employees at Potter Park Zoo have been making ready for days to maintain the animals snug and protected throughout this intense winter climate.
The zoo’s animal care supervisor, Pat Fountain, says preparations for this dramatic temperature dip began a couple of week in the past with staff monitoring climate, including loads of straw to the bottom in enclosures, and checking needed electrical gear resembling heated bowls.
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The animals additionally bought greater, hotter beds and zookeepers have been reminded to remain protected themselves whereas out within the chilly. There will not be many individuals going to the zoo nevertheless it’s removed from a day without work.
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This Snow Leporded is staying inside and having fun with the heat, regardless of its native habitat being within the snow-covered mountains of Asia.
“All of our animals actually need our consideration, so we do should be out,” said Fountain. “We do should be feeding and cleansing and ensuring everybody’s doing nicely…We’re paying additional consideration to all people and ensuring all people is wholesome and doing okay.”
Among the animals love chilly days. The otters and purple pandas have been having a blast within the snow. Animals that do nicely within the chilly at all times have the choice to go inside if they should.
Short-term strikes and lodging are made for different animals who want particular care.
