It's not just humans who love a dip in the pool on a hot summer's day - as these paddling elephants prove.

A Japanese Zoo has created an amazing large glass swimming tank, so that visitors can watch how the giant creatures move around in the water.

Footage shows the elephants happily splashing around and using their trunks as a snorkel.

A Japanese Zoo has created a large glass swimming tank, so the giant creatures can get some exercise and so visitors can watch underwater

The zoo wanted to show tourists that the animals can swim, a fact that many didn't know

The 213-foot aqua arena was erected at the Fuji Safari Park in Shizuoka, at the foot of Mount Fuji.

Not only have the majestic mammals been enjoying the giant pool, but staff say that after three laps of the pool, their appetites have grown considerably.

Zookeeper Daiki Takeuchi said the transparent sides provided a surprising glimpse into how elephants use their powerful legs for propulsion as they poke their trunks above the surface.

The inspiration behind the glass swimming pool came from images of elephants in the ocean.

The zoo wanted to show tourists that the animals can actually swim, something many were unaware of.

The unusual attraction opened to the public on July 11 and joins other attractions such as visitors controversially being able to take pictures with young lions. Though they are supervised by staff.

The 213-foot aqua arena was erected at the Fuji Safari Park in Shizuoka, at the foot of Mount Fuji

Not only have the majestic mammals been enjoying the giant pool, but staff say that after three laps their appetites have grown considerably