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    How do local zookeepers keep animals cool in Florida’s summer heat?

    By Sharon Kennedy Wynne,

    13 days ago
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    Lucy, a panther at ZooTampa, licks an ice cube made with anchovy in it to help cool down. They were also offered popsicles made of blood and chicken broth that help with engagement, zookeepers say. [ JEFFEREE WOO | Times ]

    TAMPA — It was only 9:30 a.m., but it was already 89 degrees with 90% humidity. At ZooTampa, that meant the panthers had some blood popsicles with chicken broth waiting for them. And the black bears had a block of ice embedded with watermelon and apples.

    Just like a popsicle is a nice treat on a hot day for anybody, animals at the zoo enjoy creative ways like this to keep them cool while engaging them in play.

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