Animals at the Rio de Janeiro zoo have been given frozen snacks made from tropical fruits, chunks of meat and frozen yogurt to help cool them off amid intense summer heat.
RIO DE JANEIRO — Rio de Janeiro's brutal summer heat has reached 50 degrees Celsius on some recent days, sending locals to cool off in the ocean. There weren't many options for residents of the city's zoo, however, until a team of experts started offering them exotic frozen treats.
“This is a part of our well-being program. We have lots of activities to include something different in their routine,” said Marina Moraes, a biologist at the zoo. Many of the children seemed fascinated by the activity, and they expressed surprise when they found out the ingredients of the different flavors, which vary according to the species.
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