As the majority of us remain snuggly indoors we couldn't help but wonder about how the animals are getting on over in Dublin Zoo. The zoo will remain closed on Friday but the animals look like they're enjoying themselves throughout the Beast from the East:
Dublin Zoo is closed to the public but our keepers are still working hard to make sure the animals are comfortable, safe and in some cases, enjoying themselves during the #sneachta! pic.twitter.com/E282EXTCGU
— Dublin Zoo (@DublinZoo) February 28, 2018
Dublin Zoo shared the snaps of snow leopards eating chicken carcases. The animals are built for some of the coldest temperatures in the world and can be found in mountain ranges in Mongolia and China.
By popular demand, the #snow leopard feeding out in the #sneachta! pic.twitter.com/mCeCoNtgjf
— Dublin Zoo (@DublinZoo) February 28, 2018
The zoo is prepared for the extreme weather and has stocked up on extra heaters and food to keep the animals going throughout the storm:
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The #BeastFromTheEast update we were all waiting for - @DublinZoo reports that all residents have enjoyed their snow day, and have access to extra heaters if needed. That's premium #SNOWMAGGEDON content right there. pic.twitter.com/1pawzVj5ju
— Peter Farrell (@PeterFarr_) February 28, 2018
Although social media has been thinking the penguins are having the "best craic" during the snow it turns out it's the opposite. The Humboldt penguins in Dublin zoo are not originally from a cold climate but Chile! The zoo will allow the penguins be indoors or outdoors, whatever takes their fancy:
The Humboldt penguins have ventured out for some fish! Although you would expect the penguins to be loving the #snow, this species are originally from Chile so are not as used to the cold as those from Antarctica, so they have the option to go outdoors or to stay in their house! pic.twitter.com/cUBtAEkRde
— Dublin Zoo (@DublinZoo) March 1, 2018
To keep up the date with what's happening at the zoo and when they'll reopen click here.
