The arctic blast that has plunged China’s temperatures has inspired the staff at The Wild Zoo of Chongqing to get creative in keeping their animals keep warm. To help the animals cope, they began using items like electric blankets and fire pits, and have even installed plug-in heaters. While a herd of giraffes enjoy their days around a very charming fire, their latest boa constrictor is snugly under his own little fluffy, heated blanket.

“They are doing anything to help beat the cold weather,” says one of the workers.

The city is famous for its hot pot cuisine and is one of the largest and most populated cities in China. The Wild Zoo is the pride and joy of it’s locals, as well as one of the city’s hottest listed tourist attractions, besides The Peoples’ Great Hall, Dazu Grottos and Ci Qi Kou (Porcelain Village). The Zoo occupies more than 150 acres of land and has more than 230 species of rare, wild animals on display, including their famous Giant Pandas and the extremely rare South Chinese Tiger.