The zookeepers are giving animals popsicles, tailored to their individual diets and sizes.
Carnivores and herbivores alike have received the frozen treats hung in their cages and habitats.
“This is not a publicity stunt,” a spokesperson from Zoom Torino.
“This is a viable solution to the problems caused by the record heat over the past few days.”
Turin has recently been placed on “yellow alert”, as the uncommonly high temperatures have been deemed a threat to the health of the entire population.
Almost 20 cities across Italy have been placed on “red alert”, as some areas reached a high of 42 degrees Celsius.
Scientists have predicted that heatwaves will become more frequent in the future, due to the impact of climate change.
