Artificial rain, enclosures with areas enabled for bathing and special environmental enrichments with fruit and vegetable ice creams are some of the measures that have been implemented in the Valencian park to combat high temperatures. Actions that aim to guarantee maximum well-being for animals and enjoyed by species such as elephants, lemurs, chimpanzees or gorillas.
Like every year when the heat waves arrive, the BIOPARC Valencia animal technical department is turned so that the animals of the different species maintain the maximum well-being. Correct nutrition is a fundamental element for health so, as a preventive measure, prior to the change of season, the “summer diet” which implies greater hydration and lower caloric intake.
The park design was created to facilitate the innate behavior of animals and is endowed with natural elements so they can cool off as they would in their native habitat. The elephant lake, the waterfalls and the different estuaries make bathing easier; diffusion systems artificial rain they cool the environment; and the pleasant grass, the vegetation and shaded areas They allow them to soften the thermal sensation and rest in the cooler spaces.
Video: Refreshing ice creams for animals.
The care with which the keepers care for the animals includes the design and implementation of Extraordinary measures for days of intense heat. Knowing the tastes and preferences of different animals allows them to prepare ad hoc actions such as “showers” or the creation of huge mud puddles so that species such as elephants or rhinos can enjoy one of their favorite activities by wallowing and rubbing in the mud, just as they do in nature. But, without a doubt, the most striking are the environmental enrichments that take place these days, when lThe diets are complemented with succulent ice creams with very attractive and specific surprises for each species.. Great primates like gorillas and chimpanzees They delicately savor the muesli sorbets that include attractively colored fruits; for the Elephants giant ice creams with appetizing fruits and vegetables; The large carnivores entertain themselves by licking the blocks of ice that contain their favorite foods and for the little ones, “mini-pops” of worms and minced meat are made; also the striking ones lemurs They taste delicious slushies and ice creams made from juices, fruits and cereals.
Summer 2021 at BIOPARC Valencia.
BIOPARC Valencia aims to bring closer the beauty of wild nature to motivate a change in attitude towards the care and protection of the environment. Offers a outdoor experience “for all audiences” which is a journey through exotic places through a tour of a lush garden with shaded areas and all the comfort, security and tranquility. During the months of July and August expands the hours from 10:20 p.m. to XNUMX:XNUMX p.m.. and early reservation is recommended to choose the day and time of entry and take advantage of preferential access.
