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In the bears den the temperature registered on the ceiling as 150 degrees F and the floor as 79 degrees F measuring with a Raytek gun at approximately 11:00 am. While we were inside of the den we could feel the heat from the ceiling which was made from a metal roof without insulation. There was no cooling apparatus inside the den. The bear that was in the den was observed before we walked in the den laying on the ground and once we came into the den she got up but was panting heavily. When climatic conditions present a threat to an animal's health or well-being, appropriate measures must be taken to alleviate the impact of those conditions. An animal may never be subjected to any combination of temperature, humidity, and time that is detrimental to the animal's health or well-being, taking into consideration such factors as the animal's age, species, breed, overall health status, and acclimation. Correct immediately.