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![A girl applying sunscreen just as an elephant sprays water on itself.](img/ele-dust.gif)
Put on sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15 -apply before and re-apply during your visit.
Wear a wide-brimmed hat – 3 inches or greater is the best – to cover the face, neck, and ears.
![a girl wearing a wide brim hat just as a chimpanzee wears a hat made of plants](img/leafhat1.gif)
![two people sitting under the shade as an animal rests under the tree shade](img/tigshade.gif)
Use available shade – under trees, umbrellas, stroller covers, tarps.
Wear sunglasses to protect your eyes.
![a man wears sunglasses just as a cheetah](img/sunglass.gif)
![a boy drinks water just as the giraffe is drinking water](img/graf-h2o.gif)
Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration.
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