I have a wildlife zoo

Chapter 251 Well then, let me demonstrate.

Fang Ye had never expected the allure of the giant pandas to be so immense that even Mayor Bai had made a phone call to inquire about it, asking him if he was confident in securing the acquisition of the giant pandas.

Fearing that the greater the expectations, the greater the disappointment, he did not dare to make a guarantee and instead detailed the strengths and weaknesses of Linhai Zoo honestly.

Basically, he meant that although the environment of Linhai Zoo was quite good, it indeed had its weaknesses, and it wouldn't be unusual if they failed to pass. It all depended on the experts' opinions!

After listening, Mayor Bai didn't put too much pressure on him, encouragingly he said to do his best to make a good impression and that the city would cooperate with anything that was needed.

...

Two days later, leaders from the Giant Panda Base and the National Forestry Bureau arrived in Linhai and started their visit to Linhai Zoo.

Though the materials submitted included detailed information about the park, seeing it in person was different from reading about it on paper.

During the visit, they paid special attention to the red panda exhibit.

They asked a lot of questions, "Why is that door over there open?"

Fang Ye answered, "Apart from when we're cleaning, during business hours, the passageways between all our exhibits and the off-exhibit areas are kept open, so the animals can choose whether to play outside or to go back to their off-exhibit areas.

If they feel like they don't want to play anymore, or if they feel too stressed out from being watched by the visitors, they can go back to rest.

Usually, they are quite willing to come out and play because there are plenty of hiding spots in the exhibit area. They don't really feel stressed."

Director Du watched from the side, feeling pretty nervous for Fang Ye, afraid that he might answer something inadequately. At such times, he couldn't really interject anything; he could chat and lighten the mood while touring, though.

But Fang Ye still seemed quite composed, calm, and collected!

The experts and leaders listened while jotting down something in their notebooks, then they checked the educational display boards and various exhibits.

Although they didn't say anything explicit, they appeared to be quite satisfied.

The educational display boards were obviously meticulously designed. Several small boards next to the glass curtain wall listed some interesting habits of the red pandas, with cartoon illustrations to engage the visitors' interest in learning, while the boards behind introduced the differences between red pandas and several animals with which they are easily confused.

These boards were very characteristic of the red panda, and of course, there was also a board about the crisis and conservation.

There was a mix of simplicity and depth, both fun and thought-provoking, all aspects were considered comprehensively!

Then they asked, "Director Fang, could you take us to see the off-exhibit area?"

"Of course, no problem!"

Fang Ye then led everyone to the off-exhibit area, where Guan Shan introduced the daily work routines of the red panda exhibit's animal keepers, including the red pandas' enrichment, feed preparation, and the sanitization of the off-exhibit areas.

The experts also saw a whiteboard hanging on the wall with an enrichment chart; it detailed what kind of enrichment activities were scheduled for every day of the week, and the smudges on it showed that the chart was frequently updated.

Guan Shan turned on the computer and pulled up the animal keepers' log for the experts to see. It detailed the regular observations, changes in body condition data, group dynamics among the red pandas, how they responded to each enrichment activity, and her own reflections!

The Deputy Director of the Panda Base flipped through it carefully and, nodding with a smile, said, "You're doing a solid job in this area! Just with these detailed logs, I think many zoos could learn from you!"

Fang Ye was thrilled inside but kept a modest smile on his face as he replied, "Our zoo is late to the game and has much to learn and improve on!"

This keeping log had been his first reform initiative since he had arrived!

It was because of his requirements that the animal keepers gradually came to value this aspect of their work. Although they might have found it troublesome and uncomfortable at the beginning, over time, the improvement in their care skills became second nature.

At first, they used paper records, but later on, they switched to computer records for easier management and retrieval. The software was a zoo management system purchased from abroad, which many large zoos around the world use.

"Hahaha..."

Everyone burst into laughter, creating a very harmonious and jovial atmosphere.

Guan Shan couldn't help but grin broadly, secretly clenching her fists. Although she wanted to appear calm, she couldn't contain her joy!

Zoo Director Fang had a very systematic approach to the zoo's construction and planning, with the Forest Elf exhibit, Predator Gallery, Primate Paradise, the reptiles and amphibians exhibit...

Everything followed a specific theme!

If the giant panda did come, it would definitely be located next to the bamboo forest by the red panda exhibit. And as the person in charge here, wouldn't she naturally be managing and taking care of the giant panda?

Just thinking about it felt amazing!

Looking at the leadership now, it was clear that they were quite satisfied, and it seemed like the application for the giant panda was a sure thing!

However, the leadership from the Giant Panda Base then asked, "Director Fang, could you demonstrate how you usually train the red pandas?" Find exclusive stories on empire

Guan Shan immediately felt nervous, and Fang Ye was also somewhat troubled.

In fact, he hadn't really assigned this kind of task to the animal keepers!

Most of Linhai Zoo's animal keepers were new hires, so the first step was to get them familiar with the various daily operations and feeding the animals. Only once the animals were familiar with them could they begin to think about training. Work had to progress step by step.

For Guan Shan to get a red panda to eat an apple from her hand and not be afraid of her had taken several weeks.

Not performing well in this area of training might cost them some points in the eyes of the leadership.

But a quick thought later, he had an idea and smiled, "Let me demonstrate."

Entering the enclosure through the staff passage, he had intended to use his affable skill to call someone over, but Red Bean, the little glutton, scampered down from the tree in a hurry.

She ran to his feet, her little black eyes wide and expectant, looking at him with an adorable gaze, as if asking, "Is there an apple to eat?"

"Hehe."

Fang Ye picked her up and rubbed Red Bean's head, whispering in her ear, "We have guests today, cooperate with me, okay? Perform well, and you'll get an apple."

At the mention of the word "apple," Red Bean's mouth opened wide, almost drooling!

Fang Ye held Red Bean, released a soothing skill, and while his mental energy caressed her, he approached the experts and leaders.

Red pandas are naturally timid and often get scared when they see strangers, usually seeking to hide away!

But at this moment, with Fang Ye's soothing presence, her mood was not greatly affected, and she had no intention of struggling to escape, contentedly staying in his arms and curiously looking at these strangers.

The experts from the Panda Base were discerning, and their eyes lit up, "Desensitization training seems to be well-done!"