Summer is coming and the Beijing Zoo is entering its peak season. The park has stepped up inspections, set up warning signs and increased the number of barriers. However, the reporter found that climbing sculptures, random feeding, stepping on seats and other uncivilized phenomena still occur from time to time. They not only affect the order of the park but also build the wrong model to other children in the park.

Statues: toys for children to climb on

In the northern part of the Aldabra Tortoise exhibition, a group of turtle statues attracted many visitors, some of whom sat on them to rest, while several children climbed up and down. One of the most popular statues was a small turtle stacked on top of a large one. The children took the one-person tall statue as the most challenging entertainment. As they watched people climbing on it, parents passing by seemed to be inspired to let their children climb on it and take photos too.

In the eastern part of the exhibition area, there was also a turtle statue tucked away in the bushes, and children who had discovered a new item rushed up to it in droves. "It's so slippery! Good for spurting." The first child to rush up climbed up and fell back along the back of the turtle, and his whole body almost sinking into the bushes.

Pond: ignoring advice and still feeding

In the East Area, by the pine wind and rose moon and the rest area, the radio was constantly repeating: "Do not feed waterfowl and fish in the water." But several children were feeding the fish that gathered in the lake with puffed food, while parents sitting on the side just played with their mobile phones as if they had not heard the announcement. On the park road south of the waterfowl lake, birds were taking off and landing from time to time, and many children were chasing the landing birds. From time to time, some of them were frightened and flew up. One of the birds that couldn't fly high was so frightened that it stood with its claws hooked on a willow branch, at the edge of falling off.

On the east side of the amphibian crawl enclosure, the park has a waterfront platform and a veranda for shade and shelter. One visitor stepped directly onto the bench with his shoe and stood looking at his phone. From time to time, there are also some children walking or running on the bench with their parents' support.

Say: Feeding has been reduced reported but more are feeding

"It is so annoying." In this regard, Ms. Han, a citizen said that many tourists themselves are lack civilized awareness, they take it for granted that going to the zoo is beneficial for their children. "They only enjoy the process of playing, nothing else matters." Mr. Zhang said.

The inspectors at the site said that due to the park's multi-pronged approach, there has been a decrease in feeding this summer compared to the past, but the proportion of other uncivilized phenomena is gradually increasing, such as littering. When it's crowded, you can encounter a piece of litter by two steps.

"Although we broadcast our phone number on a loop throughout the park." The zoo staff responsible for reporting said that it now takes almost two days to receive a report, not many other uncivilized phenomena are reported, and most of those reported are feeding.

"A civilised park visit depends on everyone." The staff of the zoo appealed to more visitors to join the team of civilized touring and work together to build a harmonious touring atmosphere.

Translator：WU Jiayi

Reviewer: WANG Jiahui