Water mist for zoos – comfort for animals and better experience for visitors

Zoos have an extremely responsible task – to maintain a healthy and balanced environment for animals, regardless of the weather conditions. Globally, zoos and aquariums care for hundreds of thousands of animals of thousands of different species, including a large number of endangered and rare species. In addition to their key role in biodiversity conservation, zoos are also a major contributor to tourism and education, attracting millions of visitors each year.

In this context , water mist systems are emerging as one of the most effective solutions for temperature and humidity control in zoos. They support the main goal of any zoo – calm, healthy animals and a comfortable environment for visitors, even in extreme summer temperatures.

Maintaining animal health is an absolute priority. When the microclimate in a habitat is not well balanced, serious health problems can occur. In warmer regions, heat poses a particular challenge, especially for animals that are not naturally adapted to high temperatures.

When zoos take on the care of species uncharacteristic of the local climate, such as polar bears, snow tigers or animals from tropical regions, they also have the responsibility to recreate an environment as close as possible to their natural habitat. Air-conditioned rooms, water pools or other cooling methods are often used, but they are not always effective or feasible in large open spaces.

This is where water mist proves to be a practical and sustainable solution. By finely dispersing micron-sized droplets of water , tangible cooling of the air is achieved without wetting and without disturbing the natural behaviour of the animals.

Water mist systems operate at high pressures that turn the water into extremely fine particles. These micron-sized droplets evaporate almost instantly and extract heat from the air, thereby lowering the ambient temperature. The resulting dry mist allows significant cooling even on days of extreme heat, without noise and without strain on the animals.
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Each water mist system can be designed to suit the needs of the specific site – from large-scale outdoor enclosures to targeted cooling of specific areas where animals spend the most time. This allows for flexible microclimate control and adaptation to different species and conditions.

In species originating from tropical or humid regions, humidity control is as important as temperature reduction. Water mist allows precise humidity increases without creating a wet or unpleasant environment. This is particularly important for sensitive animals, where correct humidity supports physiological processes and reduces stress.

When animals feel comfortable, they are more active and more visible. On hot days, many of them hide in shaded or sheltered areas, away from the view of visitors. Strategically placed water misting systems encourage animals to come out of their hiding places, resulting in more natural behavior and better observation by guests.

The benefits of water mist are not limited to animals. Visitors also experience discomfort in high temperatures, especially on long walks through the zoo’s walkways. That’s why more and more sites are using water mist in recreation areas, around restaurants, in observation areas and along routes with a high flow of people.

Comfortable visitors spend more time at the zoo, are more likely to participate in additional activities and return. In a competitive environment where zoos are competing with other entertainment and educational venues, water mist becomes a key element of the overall experience.

Investing in a water misting system shows a long-term commitment to animal welfare and human comfort. It allows for sustainable microclimate control, improves daily conditions and contributes to livelier, active and healthier animals as well as happier visitors.
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