Zoo corner in Simferopol switched to the winter regime of keeping animals

With the arrival of cold weather in the zoo corner of Simferopol changed the conditions for the inhabitants. Rabbits and guinea pigs were moved to insulated enclosures, the municipal institution “Parks of the Capital” reported.

The rest of the animals remained in the same places, but gained access to covered houses; African lions have these houses with heating. All added an extra layer of litter.

Wolves, foxes, alpaca, llama, rams, camels, buffaloes, bison and leopard get thick fur by winter. Raccoons in the Simferopol winter are less active: they sleep more and hide in insulated houses.

The diet is increased: hay, bran, oats, vegetables and fruits are added to ungulates, more meat, fish, cottage cheese and eggs are added to predators. Employees clean and disinfect the enclosures daily, the veterinarian regularly examines the animals.

In the pictures - the inhabitants of the zoo in winter conditions.