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Palm Beach Zoo keeps bears cool with ice enrichments during Florida's hot months
Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Walter Kelley , as published by WPTV
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further information about the zoo's efforts to care for its animals can be found by consulting the original report. Zoo staff are working to keep animals comfortable during hot weather.
Zoo staff are working to keep animals comfortable during hot weather. This involves providing special treats to help them relax. Bears are given ice to lounge and swim in, which seems to be a welcome relief.
The effort to keep animals cool is ongoing and part of a larger plan. Details about this plan are available from the source. Further information about the zoo's efforts to care for its animals can be found by consulting the original report.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
Source: WPTV ·
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