Staying chill when the heat waves hit can be a challenge, but these adorable baby elephants had it all figured out. Bala and Hari, both two-year-olds, had a blast cooling off together at Chester Zoo. They frolicked around, enjoying water sprays and a refreshing bath during one of the hottest Julys on record. Check out the video below to see these playful pachyderms in action!
Chill out: Two-year-olds Bala and Hari found a way to beat the heat during their visit to Chester Zoo last week.
Cute and playful scenes unfolded as a pair of elephants enjoyed a refreshing bath and water spray at Upton by Chester park. The footage captured them sliding around and frolicking in the water as the temperature rose to 24C (75F) last week.
One of the elephants, Bala, even stumbled while dipping his head under the waterfall, then resurfaced and playfully hit the ground. Will Condliffe, a zoo employee, shared his joy in witnessing the elephants’ growth and development.
He mentioned the strong bond that has been formed with the elephants over time, watching them transition from playful adolescents to majestic adults. It’s heartwarming to witness Bala and Hari, the two elephants, having a blast while growing up. Before we know it, they will become formidable, full-grown adults.
Born in January 2013 to mother Sithami, Bala is the youngest elephant at Chester Zoo, while Hari was born a few months earlier in November 2012 to mother Sundara.
Playfully mischievous: Bala playfully tumbles to his side as he runs his head under the waterfall, then quickly dives underwater, only to playfully hit the floor.
The zoo experienced some scorching weather last week with temperatures hitting a high of 24C (75F). The elephants were seen enjoying themselves by rolling around in the refreshing cold stream to beat the heat.
Zoo employees love watching the duo mature and have a blast along the way.
Chilling out: The young animals were having a blast, constantly slipping and sliding as they played to beat the heat.
