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Palm Beach Zoo keeps bears cool with ice enrichments during Florida's hot months
Summary by WPB News Editorial Desk Walter Kelley , as published by WPTV West Palm Beach
· August 28, 2026
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The bears at Palm Beach Zoo have a unique way to beat the Florida heat a giant ice bath. Lewis and Clark, two bears at the zoo, can be seen lounging and swimming in ice during the hottest months of the year. It is part of a broader effort by zoo staff to keep animals comfortable year-round. WATCH...
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Key points Lewis and Clark, two bears at the zoo, can be seen lounging and swimming in ice during the hottest months of the year. The bears at Palm Beach Zoo have a unique way to beat the Florida heat a giant ice bath. More Local Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? The bears at Palm Beach Zoo have a unique way to beat the Florida heat a giant ice bath. Lewis and Clark, two bears at the zoo, can be seen lounging and swimming in ice during the hottest months of the year. It is part of a broader effort by zoo staff to keep animals comfortable year-round. WATCH...
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