Prague Zoo provides cooling measures for its animals as another European heatwave raises temperatures. According to reports citing AP, keepers use “tons of ice” on Thursday to give animals relief from the heat. The zoo distributes large amounts of ice around enclosures, including for its polar bears, Aleut and Gregor. The twins quickly move into their outdoor area and interact with ice cubes by rolling and using the ice-filled beds for cooling and enrichment. The coverage describes the ice as a practical, immediate response to extreme summer conditions across Europe, rather than a long-term change to the animals’ habitats. While the reports focus on polar bears, they characterize the effort as benefiting multiple animals at the zoo through the use of substantial quantities of ice. The initiative reflects broader efforts by zoos to manage animal welfare during periods of high temperatures.