Egypt's zoo animals stay cool amid scorching heatwaves

STORY: Zoo officials said they provide cool showers for animals and freeze their fruits to protect them from the high temperature.

Egypt’s Giza Zoo is one of the oldest in the region.

The pursuit to refresh animals comes at a time when Egypt is facing scorching heat with temperatures reaching more than 45 degrees Celsius (113 Fahrenheit), although temperatures are expected to cool this week.