The Lehigh Valley Zoo was closed Thursday because of ice concerns related to the frigid temperatures. However, the animals did not get a break from the cold weather.
"A lot of our animals are able to be outside, that's why they were chosen to be here," said Melissa Borland, President and CEO at the Lehigh Valley Zoo.
At the zoo, a rare snowy owl spends his days and nights just where the name would suggest, outside in the snowy conditions.
Animals like ostriches and zebras also live outdoors permanently, even when the temperatures fall below zero.
"It gets below freezing and they have enough fur to keep them warm," said Michelle Reagen, Zookeeper at the Lehigh Valley Zoo.
When the temperatures drop below 40 degrees, penguins are relocated inside.
"We actually have African penguins and they are warm weather penguins," said Reagen.
Other animals are outside during the day, and then head into their heated indoor homes when temperatures dip at night.
While the animals stay toasty warm, some of the humans at the zoo brave the elements to make sure the other outdoor animals are well taken care of.
"It gets chilly," said Reagen. " The key is lots of layers, and stay dry, and if it does get too cold we take breaks and go inside and warm up."
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