Arizona’s prolonged drought, it is affecting everyone … especially animals. The Reid Park Zoo is finding ways to conserve water while keeping their animals hydrated and cool at the same time.
The Reid Park Zoo’s Kristin Ulvestad talks about specific conservation measures that the zoo is taking to keep its water usage low. Stephanie Norton demonstrates specific places in the park where animals can stay cool safely. Finally, Lion Country Safari’s Jason Jacobs discusses the other extreme weather impacts zoos across the country and what can be done to protect and care for animals.
Arizona Sonoran News is a news service of the University of Arizona School of Journalism.
