Zoo doesn't shut down for winter Zoo doesn't shut down for winter Jami Stump Kansas State Collegian With winter approaching, Manhattan residents will have a prime opportunity to visit the Sunset Zoological Park. In fact, it might be a better time to view the animals than summer. They are much more active now than when it is hot, and all they want to do is nap.
Winter really is a great time to visit the zoo.
Gulker said most of the animals have the option of staying in their permanent shelters or going outside during the winter. Some of the tropical birds are placed inside heated barns for the winter. If the animal has the choice, normally it will stay outside. The animals have a heating unit and extra hay for insulation inside the permanent shelters during the winter. Gulker said they normally don't worry about losing animals during the winter.