With files from Reuters, Jackie Ruryk/CBC Temperatures are heating up, but the Phoenix Zoo is transforming into a winter wonderland on Saturday, July 13 Chill out in nearly 50 tons of snow. Have more questions? Want to tell us how we're doing? Use the “send us feedback” link below.

WATCH - Conservationists fight to preserve rare Cuban crocodile.WATCH - Abandoned Ukrainian lion cubs now safe at Polish zoo.WATCH - This tiny pumpkin toadlet is famous for its clumsy landings.Click play to see how zoos are helping their animals beat the heat!Ĭheck out these other animal news videos: “Without a reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases, the heat and subsequent risks will unfortunately continue to amplify,” said Labe. Address 455 North Galvin Parkway Phoenix, Arizona 85008 Get Directions Group/Bulk Tickets General Admission Group tickets are available when purchasing 25 tickets in advance. In December, the high and low are 68 and 44 degrees, respectively. Hours & Directions Now - January 31 Monday Sunday, 9 a.m. The high heat of summer makes June, July, and August some of the worst months to visit Phoenix. Though these efforts help keep zoo animals comfortable, the challenge of staying cool will increase. You can visit the Phoenix Zoo or the Desert. Zookeepers gave jaguars at the Houston Zoo in Texas a different kind of frozen treat: frozen blood popsicles. Winter in July at the Phoenix Zoo has tons of snow and tons of fun During Winter in July kids of all ages will have the chance to play in large piles of sno. Click through to see different animals keeping cool!Īt the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona, animals ranging from Galapagos giant tortoises to a one-horned rhinoceros stayed cool with cold showers and misting fans. Zoos around the world are rising to the challenge of extreme heat by finding ways to keep their animals cool. MAPA: Understanding the people and areas most affected by climate change.“The impacts and consequences are being felt by communities and ecosystems around the world.” Winter in July beats the heat with real snow, animal feedings of fish-sicles, blood-sicles, fruit-sicles and other ice-cold treats and water play areas. “Temperatures are rapidly rising due to human-caused climate change,” Zachary Labe, a Princeton University climate scientist, said in a news release. This 140-acre (57-hectare) botanical garden is home to many walking trails that will take you through a stunning collection of exquisite desert flora and fauna. Scientists are largely in agreement about the reason for this increase. One of the top things to do in Phoenix in winter is to visit the incredible Desert Botanical Gardens in Papago Park. WATCH - What climate change means for our planet.Heat waves were recorded in several parts of the world. The average global temperature in July is typically around 16 C, but this year it was closer to 17 C. Fallon/AFP/Getty Images) Summer heat soars Elvis, a Galapagos giant tortoise, is hosed down with water as staff at the Phoenix Zoo in Arizona.

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