20K views · 263 reactions |  Elephant mud wallows aren't just for fun — they're essential for keeping cool and protected from the sun! Elephants use dirt and mud as natural sunblock. It's always a special day when we see an elephant wallowing at African Elephant Crossing! | Cleveland Zoological Society | Facebook

167K views · 3.5K shares | Kendi got his first taste of a mud wallow today after all the rain from yesterday. He certainly seems to be a fan. Wallowing in mud is a favorite pastime for rhinos. The more caked they are, the happier they appear. It is imperative that calves mud-wallow because the mud protects their skin from the sun, cools them off, and wards off parasites. | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Facebook