Zoo creates a special temple with a pool for their elephants
By Kevin Turner
THIS big dipper is making a splash at a new jumbo-sized pool for elephants.
Animal lovers are flocking to Leipzig Zoo to watch the massive beasts cool off.
The German zoo's elephant enclosure is designed to look more like a temple than a cage and includes a 135-square-metre swimming pool for the creatures.
Yesterday, Trinh the elephant happily swam in the 370,000 litre pool to avoid the 30C (86F) heat.
The zoo claims the elephant enclosure is the most modern in the world. Visitors are able to watch through super-strength, glass panels as the animals swim under water.
The enclosure, named Ganesha Mandir by the zoo, also includes a huge shower area.
The big beasts were clearly enjoying being able to go for a splash.
And they never need to worry about packing their trunks.
By Kevin Turner
THIS big dipper is making a splash at a new jumbo-sized pool for elephants.
Animal lovers are flocking to Leipzig Zoo to watch the massive beasts cool off.
The German zoo's elephant enclosure is designed to look more like a temple than a cage and includes a 135-square-metre swimming pool for the creatures.
Yesterday, Trinh the elephant happily swam in the 370,000 litre pool to avoid the 30C (86F) heat.
The zoo claims the elephant enclosure is the most modern in the world. Visitors are able to watch through super-strength, glass panels as the animals swim under water.
The enclosure, named Ganesha Mandir by the zoo, also includes a huge shower area.
The big beasts were clearly enjoying being able to go for a splash.
And they never need to worry about packing their trunks.
