On August 1, amid ongoing heatwaves, a tiger at the Seoul Grand Park Zoo in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, enjoys a special meal prepared by zookeepers.
SEOUL, August 1 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul Grand Park has introduced a series of special summer meals to help its animals stay cool and healthy during the sweltering heat, the zoo announced on Friday.
On August 1, as the heatwave continues, a hippopotamus enjoys a special meal prepared by zookeepers at Seoul Grand Park Zoo in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province.
To combat heat-induced stress and potential immune decline, the park is providing 920 kilograms of protein-rich meats, hydrating fruits, and nutrient-packed vegetables tailored to the dietary needs of various species across 15 animal enclosures.
On August 1, amid the ongoing heatwave, a South American sea lion (otaria) at Seoul Grand Park Zoo in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province, enjoys a special summer treat prepared by zookeepers.
Siberian tigers in the predator pavilion are receiving “ice cakes” made from frozen meat and broth to help lower their body temperature, alongside a hearty mix of beef shank and raw chicken rich in protein and calcium.
At the marine center, California sea lions and spotted seals are being served live catfish to stimulate natural hunting behaviors and increase physical activity.
On August 1, as the heatwave persists, an elephant cools off in the water at Seoul Grand Park Zoo in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province.
Asian elephants are encouraged to dive into their large pool to retrieve stalks of sugarcane tossed into the water by keepers — a cooling enrichment that also mimics foraging in the wild.
With heatwave alerts in effect across most of the country, a spotted seal enjoys a special meal at the Children’s Grand Park Zoo in Gwangjin District, Seoul.
Elsewhere, hippopotamuses are enjoying watermelon and other seasonal fruits to boost hydration and energy, while meerkats are being challenged with chicken hung from enrichment structures, promoting natural scavenging instincts.
On August 1, as the heatwave persists, a meerkat enjoys a special meal prepared by zookeepers at Seoul Grand Park Zoo in Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province.
“We’re carefully monitoring each species to ensure that enrichment feeding not only provides relief from the heat, but also supports their overall health and well-being,” said Park Jin-soon, director of Seoul Grand Park.
As heat wave advisories were issued for most parts of the country, meerkats at the zoo in Children’s Grand Park, Gwangjin District, Seoul, are seen eating mealworms placed on ice to beat the heat.
As heat wave advisories were issued for most parts of the country, an alpaca at the zoo in Children’s Grand Park, Gwangjin District, Seoul, is cooling off with water.
As heat wave advisories were issued for most parts of the country, an olive baboon is seen cooling off in a pool at the zoo in Children’s Grand Park, Gwangjin District, Seoul.
Image credit: Seoul Metropolitan Government, Seoul Grand Park, Yonhap / photonews@koreabizwire.com
