GRIFFITH PARK, LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Our ABC7 Cool Kid for Thursday, Aug. 17, is Alyssa Enciso, who dreams of becoming a wildlife veterinarian after being inspired by her time at the Los Angeles Zoo.

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Amid extreme heat being felt across Central Virginia, Richmond Animal League (RAL) and Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC) have made adjustments at their facilities to keep ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration. But keeping an animal ...

Columbus Zoo staff employ various methods to keep animals cool during summer heat, including ice treats, shade and pools. An Animal Observations Program helps staff understand animal behavior and ...

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - As temperatures fly into the hundreds this weekend, the heat won’t be tough on just people—it can also pose some risks to animals. The Lincoln Children’s Zoo said they’ve ...

HOUSTON — As the temperatures begin to climb in Houston, animals at the Houston Zoo have to find ways to keep their bodies cool. They can't do that on their own, so they get a little help. To enrich ...

With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration. But keeping an animal the size of a small car cool ...

SANFORD, Fla. — The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford is working to keep its animals cool in the extreme Florida heat. Caretakers are making sure the habitats have plenty of water and fans, where needed.

The staff at the Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium are also prepared to keep even their wildest creatures cool in this extreme heat. It's a busy day for Assistant Mammal Curator Karen Vacco and all the ...