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Scorching heat: Ice blocks, air coolers for animals in Bahawalpur Zoo

'Pelican Pond has been cleaned after 15 years and 500 different species of fish have been put in it'

Our Correspondent May 06, 2017

The son of the contractor who manages the zoo said they recently acquired a pair of pumas and hope to get more animals once the Karachi Zoo begins upgrading its facilities. PHOTO: EXPRESS

BAHAWALPUR: As part of measures to protect animals and visitors from scorching heat, the zoo administration in Bahawalpur has installed air coolers and provided ice blocks in the cages.

While speaking to journalists on Friday, Zoo Curator Ayub Sabir said the steps were taken keeping in view the current heatwave. He added, “Pelican Pond has been cleaned after 15 years and 500 different species of fish have been put in it.” He maintained, “We have installed three water coolers at different locations so visitors can drink cold water.”

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Sabir pointed, “In order to provide shade to the visitors, a 50 feet green shelter has been installed in the zoo premises.” He said air coolers were provided in animal cages to protect them from heat.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 6^th, 2017.