The frost has created perfect conditions for some animals in the zoo—others risk becoming "Bambi on ice," slipping around.

The weather has created perfect conditions for some animals in the zoo—while others risk becoming "Bambi on ice."

When temperatures drop, the differences become clear: some of the zoo’s animals thrive, while others freeze their toes off.

Giraffes don’t even venture out onto their "savanna" during this time. They simply risk slipping with their hooves on the slick surface.

It’s not just humans on two legs who have a complicated relationship with snowy weather.

The four-legged and winged animals at Copenhagen Zoo also disagree on whether winter is a hit.

And it’s not obvious which animals enjoy the cold.

Even though most people associate penguins with snow and ice in Antarctica (or Greenland, if you’re Donald Trump), this species actually comes from South America.

That’s why they freeze in our winter conditions, explains biologist at Copenhagen Zoo, Louise Nordbjerg.

"They are hand-fed because they prefer not to be in the cold water."

The Siberian tigers, also known as Amur tigers, are faring much better.

The Siberian tiger feels right at home in freezing weather. (Photo: © Sille Langberg)

Their native region in Russia is currently experiencing temperatures around minus 30 degrees, so they simply enjoy the frost for a change.

Another animal that most people would likely associate with a warmer, drier climate is thriving in the cold.

The camels at Copenhagen Zoo have thick winter coats and are ready to withstand the chill.

The giraffes have been given even better conditions inside the giraffe house, where they’ll stay for quite some time.

They risk slipping if they step outside on the slick surface.

"They end up like Bambi on ice—those long, long legs need solid ground beneath their feet," says biologist at Copenhagen Zoo, Louise Nordbjerg.

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