As temperatures soar in Morocco, Rabat Zoo has implemented additional measures to ensure the well-being of its animals.
Staff members have been taking extra precautions by providing frozen meals tailored to each animal’s specific dietary needs, as explained by head veterinarian Saad Azizi in an interview with AfricaNews.
Considering that mammals and birds are particularly vulnerable to the heatwave, the staff has been advised to regulate the amount of frozen food given to the animals to prevent any potential side effects.
To help cool down the animals, some are receiving refreshing cold showers, while enclosures are being equipped with blocks of ice.
These measures aim to mitigate the effects of the scorching temperatures anticipated on Tuesday, with several towns and cities, including Fez, Zagora, and the popular tourist destination of Marrakesh, expecting temperatures to exceed 40°C (104°F).