I have a wildlife zoo

The conversation had moved from zoos to other matters.

Natural wetlands were dug up and replaced with concrete paths and constructed ponds, claiming to protect them. Yet, the original water plants and reeds were completely gone, and so was the ecological function of the wetland.

Then there were the abandoned farms that turned into wastelands. Trees were planted, which improved the scenery, but the animals weren't buying it. Grass and sedge plants covered the ground. What seemed like barren wasteland was actually a paradise for rodents and birds.

The bright lights of the city at night had a huge impact on animals.

Many birds relied on natural light for navigation during nocturnal migrations. Artificial light sources could lead them to misjudge directions, fly in the opposite way, collide with other birds in the migration flock, or crash into buildings.

Some scenic areas staged bright light shows at night, illuminating the mountains. Insects suffered greatly as they pitter-pattered to the ground. Aside from that, it also affected the normal dormancy of plants and caused damage to chloroplasts.

It wasn't just zoos. In fact, the design and planning of many constructions should take ecological impacts into account, but this area was indeed very weak.

Fang Ye reflected as he saw the group of experts exchange ideas in the chat group.

Initially, some visitors thought that zoos were an evil source, questioning why animals should be caged and their freedom restricted. Wouldn't it be better to let them all go?

After visiting Linhai Zoo, they found it was different from other zoos they had seen before, which entirely transformed their impressions and improved their perception of the zoo significantly.

However, there were still obstinate visitors who asked him a question. Why should zoos exist?

You promote the protection of animals, like tigers and such, but ordinary people have nothing to do with tigers, wolves, or lions. Whether we know about them or not makes no difference, right?

But how could that be meaningless? Living on Earth, humans cannot avoid interacting with nature.

Knowing not to eat wild game, not purchasing wildlife products—without trade, there will be less killing. Understanding the impact of pesticides on animals, soil, and water sources would lead more people to choose environmentally friendly, organic farm products that don't use pesticides, thus promoting the development of ecological agriculture.

Choices of food in daily life, talking to friends and family about these matters, giving accurate scientific information when encountering inappropriate content such as videos of feeding animals, donating to relevant organizations, paying attention to revisions of the Wildlife Protection Law, considering ecological impacts during the construction in one's city, and making suggestions via email—ordinary people can contribute to environmental protection by taking these actions.

Only with understanding comes concern, and with concern comes action. As overall environmental awareness rises, the ecological environment will naturally improve.

However, raising public awareness of environmental protection is a slow process. Can humanity withstand not constructing anything for a few years?

Anyway, it's best to do what can be done now. There is still hope for the future.

After designing the exhibits, Fang Ye decided to start with the construction of the elephant exhibit, the golden hair monkey exhibit, and the Japanese macaque exhibit.

The exhibits for the golden hair monkey and Japanese macaque were smaller; the golden hair monkey was quite rare and wasn't introduced in large numbers like the macaques. Besides, with so many common macaques already present, a dozen or so Japanese macaques would suffice. The main thing was to develop the cherry blossom forest and its accompanying lodge.

The construction of the exhibit areas was best done by the system-contracted crew, which saved so much hassle and effort. However, the employee dormitory buildings, which did not involve animals, could be built by an external construction crew and that should be okay.

There was another matter. Although Linhai Zoo now supported electronic payment for tickets, they were still checked manually.

That's too much trouble!

Fang Ye contemplated that it was time to upgrade the entrance of the zoo to electronic gates and install a few ticket vending machines by the entrance.
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Self-scan to buy tickets or directly purchase them via the official account. Upon arrival, scan a code to print the tickets. This method would significantly speed up the process of buying and checking tickets.

So he reached out to a company he had cooperated with a few times via WeChat.

...

The zoo was bustling these last few days!

Not only because a new round of construction had begun, but the animals were also getting ready to be vaccinated.

Generally, spring and fall are the peak seasons for epidemics, so in March and April of spring, and October and November of fall, to prevent animals from getting sick, the zoo administers vaccinations to the animals as a group.

Feline species get the feline triple vaccine, canine species get the canine quadruple vaccine, and birds get the avian flu vaccine.

Herbivores and primates each have their respective vaccines.

The bird vaccinations had already been done during the quarantine and examination process, as catching birds is a rather arduous process. Catching each bird to vaccinate it, not letting a single one slip through, would be burdensome.

For animals like macaques, ring-tailed lemurs, and red pandas, it's a simple matter of catching them and holding them down for their shots, so they're relatively easy to manage.

As for fierce animals like lions and tigers, vaccinating them either involves behavioral training so that they understand to cooperate and take their shots obediently, or they are directly anesthetized with a blowpipe before being vaccinated.

Generally, of course, it is better to vaccinate them following behavioral training, as anesthesia is always a last resort.

However, the animals at Linhai Zoo are still in the process of getting familiar with their animal keepers, so much behavioral training has yet to be implemented.

But with Fang Ye around, there was a third option, which was for him to accompany and calm the animals while the veterinarian administered the shots.

Once everything was ready, Fang Ye had Lan Li start the live stream.

Soon enough, viewers flocked into the live stream room!

Fang Ye greeted everyone with a cheerful, "Hello, hello!"

"Hello, Director!"

"Don't miss you! Just want to see the cute animals!"

"Brothers and sisters, you've all learned to be quick on the draw!"

Fang Ye was about to make a joke to liven up the mood and ask if anyone missed him when he saw the comment that they didn't and choked on his words, causing him to stop halfway.

The viewers couldn't help but burst into laughter at his deflated expression!

"Eh," Fang Ye sighed dejectedly. "If you keep this up, you're going to lose your dear Director!"

Some viewers noticed the girl beside him in a white coat, holding a case and looking quite dashing: "Eh, has the Director changed girlfriends? Where's the assistant miss?"

"I sort of remember! This miss seems to be someone the Director brought us to see at the veterinary hospital one time. With that outfit, she must be the veterinarian right?"

Fang Ye explained, "Zoos generally vaccinate the animals in spring and autumn to prevent diseases, and today we're preparing to give shots to animals like lions and tigers, and want to show everyone what it's like!"

He then introduced her casually, "The one beside me is Lin Ying, the head of our zoo's veterinary team!"

Lin Ying smiled brightly at the camera and greeted, "Hi, everyone~"

"Hello, Miss!"

"Miss, I love you, muah!"

Lots of viewers showed great interest!

"Eh, do zoos also have to vaccinate their animals?"

"Of course, they need vaccinations."

"When I vaccinated my cat, it cried and resisted fiercely, hating the shot. But I've never seen how you'd vaccinate lions and tigers!"

"Speaking of which, how do zoos administer vaccines to animals? I'm quite curious."