Houston Zoo keeping animals warm during freezing temperatures

HOUSTON – As freezing temperatures arrive, the Houston Zoo is prepared with heating tanks.

The zoo posted on its Facebook page that the containers, which look like water tanks, are to keep its cold-blooded tortoises warm.

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