Zoo Animals Beat the Heat Smartly | Baltimore News

When temperatures soar past 100 degrees, the Maryland Zoo goes into full cooling mode for its 1,800+ animals. Red pandas hunker down in air-conditioned shelters, while African elephants cool off with mud baths and flapping ears. Otters splash around in water features, and all species use clever adaptations—panting, shade-seeking, and energy conservation—to survive the heat. Zoo staff tailor strategies for each species, ensuring comfort whether it’s scorching summer or chilly winter. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fd0cef3375d982ca