Chilly Chimps: How Hamilton Zoo Keeps Its Residents Warm During Winter BlastThink you’re cold this week? “Lucy (the chimp) has like an entire room,” curator of exotic animals Mark Turner said, laughing. Providing animals with heating, bedding and shelter is paramount, Turner says, adding zoo staff are adapting daily to temperature movements, especially in the current cold blast. It prolongs their lifespan because they've got everything they need,” Turner said. While the chimps are well taken care of with a heated home that’s temperature-adjusted, the zoo is always looking for donated blankets as the chimps appreciate the woollen addition.