Zoos in Lucknow, Kanpur instal coolers for animals

In an attempt to protect animals from the scorching heat of summer, authorities in the Lucknow and Kanpur zoos have installed water coolers, hay curtains and rain guns. Besides, changes in the regular diet of animals have been followed in both the zoo.

Lucknow/Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh): As temperatures rise in parts of central Uttar Pradesh, authorities in the Lucknow and Kanpur zoos have installed water coolers and hay curtains to protect animals.

Dilip Gupta, Kanpur Zoo Range Officer said, "With a sudden increase in day temperatures, we are taking measures to protect animals from the heatwave. We have installed water coolers for the carnivores, hay curtains for birds, and rain guns for herbivores. The hay curtains are regularly watered to cool the cages."

Lucknow Zoo Director RK Singh said that similar arrangements have been made at the zoo and diet following the prevailing weather conditions are being given to the animals and birds.