Ahmedabad Zoo Implements Cooling Measures for Animals Amidst Heatwave
Coolers for lions, tigers; pools for otters at Ahmedabad zoo
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As temperatures in Ahmedabad exceed 42 degrees Celsius, the Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden (Kankaria Zoo) employs innovative cooling strategies for its animals, including misting, geothermal pipes, and water pools, ensuring their comfort and wellbeing during the sweltering summer months.
- 01The zoo has installed an underground geothermal pipe network to maintain cooler temperatures in animal enclosures.
- 02Big cats are primarily active during the cooler evening hours to avoid the heat.
- 03Veteran caretaker Ranjitsinh Jadeja emphasizes the deep bond between the animals and their caretakers, describing them as family.
- 04Animals like lions and tigers are provided with coolers, while otters enjoy water pools with ORS mixtures to prevent dehydration.
- 05Veterinarians monitor the animals closely for signs of heat stress, ensuring their health and wellbeing.
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In response to soaring temperatures exceeding 42 degrees Celsius in Ahmedabad, the Kamla Nehru Zoological Garden, commonly known as Kankaria Zoo, has implemented a series of cooling measures to protect its residents, including tigers, otters, monkeys, and reptiles. The zoo has developed a comprehensive summer management system that includes regular mist spraying to lower ambient temperatures and an underground geothermal pipe network that helps maintain cooler conditions within the enclosures. Animals are kept active during cooler evening hours, while otters spend their days in water pools. Caretaker Ranjitsinh Jadeja, who has dedicated nearly 40 years to the zoo, describes the animals as family members, highlighting the emotional connection between staff and wildlife. Additionally, lions and tigers are equipped with coolers in their enclosures, and water pools are regularly replenished with ORS mixtures to combat dehydration. The zoo's veterinarians remain vigilant for signs of heat-related stress, ensuring the health and comfort of the animals during the intense summer heat.
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The cooling measures at Kankaria Zoo are crucial for animal welfare during extreme heat, ensuring their health and comfort.
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