I have a wildlife zoo

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In the following days, Fang Ye communicated with several middle and elementary schools in Linhai, but most of them immediately declined or said they would consider it.

To say they would consider it was actually just a polite refusal.

After all, organizing an outing for students doesn't improve grades; it just makes the students happier. And if any accidents occurred, the school would have to bear the risk.

Fang Ye felt frustrated, thinking that the mission was impossible to complete!

Just when he had little hope left, the principal of the Fifth Elementary School, after hearing him out, readily agreed to organize an outing to the zoo to hold an event.

"You really are open-minded!" Fang Ye sincerely said.

"I've been to your zoo, and indeed, the environment is very nice. It's a good place for students to have fun!"

Then Fang Ye discussed with the principal that since one grade had four hundred students, they would send one grade at a time, starting with the fourth graders and then the fifth and sixth grades coming in turn. It was better not to involve the younger children; the slightly older ones were easier for teachers to manage.

Moreover, if too many people came at once, there would be a problem with meal arrangements. Including the service area, the animal restaurant could accommodate about 200 people at a time, allowing for the children to dine at different times.

The meal price could be discounted; how about charging 20 yuan per standard meal at the animal restaurant?

They would inform the children during the Friday class meeting and plan for them to come and play on Monday. Read latest stories on My Virtual Library Empire

By then, the zoo would arrange buses to specially pick up and drop off the children.

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Fifth Elementary School!

"Ding ling ling~" With the crisp ring of the bell, students scurried back to their seats.

Many desks were now empty!

It was the last class meeting on a Friday, and everyone had already packed their bags. Such meetings generally consisted of the teacher casually discussing something, showing documentaries, giving lectures, and the like.

"Hey, did you tell your mom? After school, come play at my house?"

"I did!"

The children whispered among themselves, although they were at school, their minds had long since drifted home.

After a week of classes, they had finally arrived at this day. After all, wasn't going to school all about getting to leave?

"Students, I have an announcement!" The bespectacled class teacher clapped his hands twice at the lectern to get everyone's attention, "Our school is planning an event. Next Monday, we will organize a trip to Linhai Zoo for everyone!"

Upon hearing the news, the children's eyes widened in surprise before erupting into a fierce cheer, clapping wildly with excitement!

"Yay!"

"Does that mean no classes!? Awesome!"

"My mom has taken me there! There are so many animals in Linhai Zoo like lions and tigers!"

"I've been there too! They even have red pandas!"

"I have a tiger plushie at home!"

"I've been there three times! Last time I even took a photo riding a tiger!"

Of course, taking a photo referred to posing with a statue. But judging by the children's boastful tone, it sounded as if they had ridden a real tiger.

The children were extremely excited, buzzing amongst each other like a swarm of bees with a "buzz buzz buzz!"

Most of the children in the class had been to Linhai Zoo before, and some were particularly fond of it, often begging their parents to take them for a visit.

"Quiet down, quiet down!"

The teacher had to rap the blackboard, "This activity is voluntary. The admission is free, and lunch costs 20 yuan per person. If you don't want to go or your parents disagree, you don't have to. Tell your parents about it when you go home. Anyone who doesn't want to go, raise your hand now so I can see?"

Of course, no child wanted to miss out!

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Classes were supposed to be in session, but who wouldn't love a trip to the zoo? All hands were tightly pressed down, eyes filled with eager anticipation.

The head teacher glanced over the class, having expected such a reaction, "We gather Monday morning at 7:30 sharp for our departure. Remember not to be late, the bus won't wait for anyone!

Let me also remind everyone of a few rules. You can bring food to the zoo, but do not feed the animals, and do not litter. When we're out, you represent the school's image.

Do not wander off; follow the teachers, and don't get lost. Everyone, remember to abide by the rules.

Once we're there, pay attention to what the animal keepers explain..."

He began to enumerate all the things to be mindful of!

The children listened attentively, and some even reopened their backpacks to take out their notebooks and start writing.

Their enthusiasm clearly surpassed that for their studies.

...

"Mom, mom!"

As soon as Wang Haoran got home from school, he started to clamor.

"What's the matter?"

Wang Haoran said excitedly, "Our school is going to the zoo next Monday! The teacher asked us to check if our parents agree. You agree, don't you?"

Mother Wang was taken aback, no wonder her child was so excited, "Oh, then I agree, it's a good thing to go to the zoo."

If her child were in high school, she might hesitate, wondering if such an activity would affect his studies.

But there's only so much to learn in elementary school, and studying all the time might turn one into a bookworm; it's better to have some fun.

Thinking it over, she asked, "Does participating in this activity cost money? How much?"

"20 yuan! The teacher said the tickets are free, we only need to pay for lunch."

"20 yuan? I'll ask your teacher."

Mother Wang's brows furrowed with concern, wondering how they could serve a decent meal for so cheap.

"Hello? Teacher Zhang, hi, hi, this is Wang Haoran's mom... I heard from my child about going to the zoo, and that it's only 20 yuan for lunch, right?"

The teacher patiently explained, "Mother Wang, it's like this: Linhai Zoo has invited the children over in the hope of fostering a love for animals and nature in them, so they're not charging for tickets. Normally, their restaurant's meal sets are a bit expensive, but they're offering a discount price of 20 yuan for the kids, and the meals include meat."

"Ah, I see! Alright, that's fine."

After hanging up, Mother Wang felt a surge of good will towards Linhai Zoo, thinking, "The zoo seems quite responsible."

"Mom, so how did it go?" asked Wang Haoran eagerly.

"No problem, go ahead and have a good time."

And the weekend passed!

Monday arrived in a blink, and the fourth-grade students all gathered on the playground, each carrying a small backpack and wearing joyful smiles on their faces!

The teacher counted heads, calling roll, and those called would shout "Here!"

Students of other grades sat in their classrooms during morning reading, with those near the windows looking out, their minds fluttering.

They whispered among themselves, "What are they up to?"

"I heard the older students get to go to the zoo!"

Looks of envy appeared on the faces of the students, who were quickly eyed by the teacher and immediately bowed their heads, pretending to read seriously.

"Why can't we have such good luck? I hate being only in second grade!"

Once the roll was complete and everyone was accounted for, the teacher led the students onto the bus. The bus slowly pulled away and headed towards the zoo.