With Hangzhou entering the season of high temperatures, Hangzhou Safari Park has implemented various cooling measures to help animals beat the heat. From ice-cold treats and misting systems to swimming pools and adjusted schedules, the park is ensuring that its furry residents stay cool during the scorching summer.

Giant pandas: Chilled bamboo shoots and air conditioning

When temperatures soar above 35 C, chilled food is brought out for the giant pandas, Lili and Banban. They enjoy ice-cold bamboo shoots, steamed corn buns, and carrots, all presented on large ice blocks. After their meal, they relax in air-conditioned rooms maintained at 25 C or lower. The outdoor enclosures are closed for the season to ensure the pandas' health. To keep them active, their food is placed on enrichment structures, encouraging them to move indoors.

Ring-tailed lemurs enjoy their fruit platter. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn]

Ring-tailed lemurs: Cooling fruit platters

Ring-tailed lemurs are treated to ice-cold fruit platters. Despite the indoor air conditioning, the lemurs can't resist the temptation and flock to the shaded area to enjoy their chilled feast. The caretakers keep the indoor air conditioning running and activate misting systems on the lemur island, allowing the lemurs to choose their preferred cooling method while roaming freely.

An otter cools itself in the swimming pool. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn]

Otters: Icy fish treats

Otters love fish and loaches, so they are served bowls of icy fish treats. The otters eagerly consume their favorite snacks, sometimes overturning the bowls in their excitement. Their swimming pool is filled with cool water, and caretakers occasionally add ice cubes to keep the otters playful and active in the hot weather.

Raccoons devour their summer treat. [Photo/hangzhou.com.cn]

Editor: Cheng Dengyu