I have a wildlife zoo

Students, gather around!

They waited momentarily at the platform near the entrance to Primate Paradise, and soon, a cartoon tiger-painted tour car with a chubby figure arrived.

Carrying them, it didn't take long to reach the service area entrance next to the reptiles and amphibians exhibit.

Stepping on the dark, multicolored floral cobblestones and bypassing a barrier of woods, their view suddenly opened up!

On the elegant wood flooring decorated with light white and brown patterns, tables and chairs were set up, with a babbling brook flowing beside them, surrounded by various ornamental trees, creating an incredibly tranquil and comfortable atmosphere.

Even those with many things to hustle for would invariably want to slow down upon arriving here, sit for a while, and enjoy this lovely environment, not to mention the children who were somewhat tired from wandering around all morning.

Teacher Zhang checked his watch, and seeing it was already past 11, said, "Students, let's have lunch and rest here for a while! If anyone wants to use the bathroom, go ahead, but do not wander off."

The children immediately scattered, unable to contain their excitement!

Some ran off to the bathroom.

Other children sat down at the tables, lazily reclined in their chairs, and exhaled deeply: "Ah, that's the life!"

Wang Haoran went to the edge of the stream and sat on a large rock.

The area near the stream was pleasantly cool, with a light breeze rustling through the trees.

The willow branches swayed gently, their tips brushing the water's surface.

The crystal-clear stream rippled, reflecting the surrounding trees, leaves, and the curious faces of children—it looked like a rotating, flowing mirror.

Occasionally, a few yellowing willow leaves would be swept into the water by the wind, floating down the winding stream and lodging against rocks in the middle or drifting around a bend, continuing their journey on the current.

In Linhai, the trees are evergreen all year round.

But during this month, some leaves do turn yellow and fall off when the wind picks up a bit.

The flourishing osmanthus flowers of October had wilted, no longer exuding their rich fragrance, yet the scenery didn't become dull; instead, it developed a different kind of beauty.

One by one, colorful ornamental koi swam in the water, with bright reds, snow-like whites, pale golds shining with a reddish glow, and some decorated with patterns of red and white, creating beautiful images.

Next to them, signs also prohibited feeding!

In some parks, despite feeding bans, visitors could not be controlled and would feed anything from biscuits to bread, delighted as long as they had fun.

Koi are omnivorous, but such indiscriminate feeding can cause a number of diseases, such as tumors, and ruin their appearance.

In Linhai Zoo, those who came to the resting service area learned a lot about the harm of feeding. Plus, with vigilant visitors who might emerge at any moment to dissuade, it was rare for koi to be fed improperly by tourists; they were usually given specialized koi feed.

All of them looked vibrant and pure, swimming freely in the water, agilely shifting their bodies, flicking their tails to cover a good distance, occasionally surfacing to lightly nip at leaves, then swiftly sinking back to the bottom.

The sight of them chasing and frolicking in the water was simply enchanting.

"Splash!"

Suddenly, one of the koi slapped the water, causing a small splash and scattering droplets all around.

"Wow~"

"Come look, there are goldfish!"

"So beautiful!"

Children crouched beside the stream, mesmerized by the koi, and soon more people ran over to watch.

"Hey, hey!" Teacher Zhang quickly clapped his hands, "Hurry up and go eat first, another class will be coming soon!"

Wang Haoran could only jump down from the rock with a sense of disappointment.

Sitting at the outdoor tables, several waiters wearing animal hats were asking one by one what everyone would like to eat.

As they were all dressed in school uniforms, they were easily recognizable.

The set meals provided for the students included chicken cutlet rice, pork cutlet rice, and beef rice dishes, complete with both meat and vegetables, plus a complementary bowl of seaweed egg soup.

The children waited eagerly for their meals, excitedly sharing their experiences of the day.

"The ring-tailed lemurs were so fun, fighting with their stinky smells."

"I loved that bossy parrot the most! Next time I come, I want to try teaching it a new poem."

"Enrichment is so interesting! A little pumpkin parrot had so much fun. I want to make some enrichment for my cat at home; what kind of enrichment should I make for a cat?"

"Hide the food under the bed or on top of the cupboard, let it find it itself?"

"Good idea!"

...If this child actually followed through with this plan, there might be trouble at home.

At a table nearby, Wang Haoran and the others, Zheng Yan was engrossed in flipping through her notebook filled with sketches and notes, having learned quite a lot today! She had gotten to know several new species of birds and planned to search for more information about them online once she got home. Find your next adventure on My Virtual Library Empire

Teacher Zhang and two other teachers were sitting at a table, relishing the gentle breeze and feeling utterly content as they exclaimed, "It's my first time at their zoo, and the environment is really nice!"

"Isn't it? Not to mention the exhibit areas, even this service and rest area is so beautifully done. There are trees, a stream, and even koi fish. I'm planning to bring my family here for fun the next weekend I have off."

A female teacher with glasses took a sip of water and praised, "And it's not only that the kids had fun, but they also cultivated kindness and environmental awareness.

The animal keeper gave a great talk about the relationship between animals and the environment, and how we should respect wildlife.

When we get back, I'm going to suggest to the principal that it would be a pity to only have this kind of activity once. We should bring the children here every year."

The two teachers were in full agreement, nodding their heads!

After the students finished eating, they began their free-time activities.

The students who brought snacks began taking them out to eat, leisurely relaxing and snacking in the area.

Chubby pulled out potato chips, little puff pastries, fruits, and various other tasty treats from his backpack.

Generously sharing with his classmates, he said, "Come on, eat! Everyone can have some!"

Yang Sibo shared his jelly with Wang Haoran while Wang Haoran had bought two chocolate Ice Cakes to treat everyone, each enjoying one.

Some kids ran into the souvenir shop, picking out things they liked.

When coming to events like this, parents usually give the kids a bit of money.

The little girls bought several stickers, sticking them on their hands and foreheads, while others pinned badges onto their backpacks.

Leisurely and cozy!

Compared to going out with family, this kind of school-organized group activity surely brings a different kind of joy.

Some time later, an animal keeper arrived with food for the koi fish.

With a flick of the hand, a bunch of pellets was scattered into the stream.

The koi fish, sensing the commotion, quickly swam over from all around the stream.

They surfaced and jostled for the food, their vibrant bodies reflecting orbs of light under the Sunshine, making for a stunning sight.

The children also gathered around the edge of the stream, admiring the koi fish vying for food, and letting out sounds of amazement!