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Denver Zoo Rhino Cools Off By Running Through Hose

DENVER (CBS4)- The animals living at the Denver Zoo needed some help cooling off in the heat. A rhinoceros ran through the hose before splashing around in the pool.

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(credit: Denver Zoo)

Rhinos also love to roll around in the mud to help cool off. It also protects their skin.

Temperatures on Wednesday were expected to reach nearly 100 degrees in Denver, with Thursday and Friday expected to reach 100 degrees.

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