Elephants Elephants - Wildpro - Twycross Zoo

accommodate the needs of all the elephants in the group and sufficiently deep to allow
for bathing behaviour and the full immersion of an adult lying on its side. Some
collections use natural lakes to bath their elephants.
The outdoor area MUST be protected from extremes of sunlight, wind and rain, i.e.
sufficient sheltered areas should be provided. Animals should be monitored at
temperatures below 5 OC. Choice is important so that animals can effect behavioural
thermoregulation. Natural daylight cycles are adequate for elephants even in
temperate climates.
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Fig. 5. Chester Zoo outside area bull pen
Fig. 6. Chester Zoo outside area