Coimbatore India -  In an effort to cool down the residents at the Coimbatore Zoo from a heat wave sweeping the nation, Ice Cream has been served up as a regular menu item.

www.dailyindia.com also reports that watermelon, fruits and other unusual foods also adorn the animals diet which also includes an hourly spray down with a hose.  Sounds like a good human recipe for beating the heat also

“We are facing so many problems regarding heat stroke”  the Zoo Director has said.

Visitors to the zoo are pleased that the animals are getting special treatment in the very hot conditions.  Radha, a vistor to the zoo said “This is something new and this is for the first time I am witnessing here”  The cool down initiative is planned to run all summer long.

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