Summer temperatures in Beijing can exceed 35℃ and even reach 40℃.Our staff use scientific and meticulous measures to ensure the health and safety of animals during extreme heat.

In the face of extreme high temperatures, keepers closely monitor the animals’ physical responses.Once they show signs of heat stress — such as frequent heavy panting, slowed movement, or lethargy — targeted cooling measures are implemented immediately to help them quickly return to a comfortable state.

Many animals in the park have access to climate-controlled indoor habitats.The animals can freely choose to go indoors to escape the heat whenever they need to.

For animals that choose to stay outdoors, our staff provide a variety of cooling options so they can pick their most comfortable way to cool down.Most habitats are planted with trees, shrubs and shaded structures; clean, cool drinking water is available in all exhibits to ensure animals can rehydrate at any time. As temperatures continue to rise, keepers actively use multiple cooling methods, including:

1.Frozen Meat “Toys”

For large carnivores such as brown bears and Siberian tigers, we prepare ice blocks filled with frozen meat.These “ice toys” combine cooling and enrichment: they help animals dissipate heat, while encouraging physical activity and mental stimulation as they chew and retrieve the meat.

2.Fruit & Vegetable Popsicles

For primates, Asian elephants and other herbivores, we provide “vegetarian popsicles” — fruit pieces and diluted fruit juice frozen into ice treats.The sweet, icy taste replenishes water and nutrients while effectively cooling the animals, making them very popular.

3.Cooling Pools

Freshwater pools are designed in the outdoor habitats for jaguars, Asian elephants and other species.During hot weather, these animals frequently enter the water, using evaporation to lower body temperature and stay cool.

4.Mist & Hose Spraying

Many animals, including Asian elephants, red pandas and alpacas, especially enjoy being sprayed with water hoses or misters by keepers.Their joyful reactions clearly show comfort and relaxation.

5.Natural Shade & Rest

Species from tropical regions, such as South American tapirs and Malayan sun bears, are already adapted to high temperatures.Most still choose to rest during the hottest part of the day.For them, simply lying in the shade provides enough natural cooling to comfortably get through the heat.