You Can Soon Visit Shanghai Wild Animal Park at Night
There are now more and more things to do in Shanghai at night. Following the museums and 24-hour movie theaters, civilians will soon be able to appreciate the animals at Shanghai Wild Animal Park at night, reports Shine.
The animal park normally closes at 5pm but has announced that it plans to extend its hours.
As the first zoo in the country to promote night operations, the park is taking the move very seriously. The zoo has invited various experts to discuss how to minimize the impact to animals’normal lives and ensure the safety of tourists.
The most important criteria is lighting. One professional advised that the lighting should simulate the moonlight so that it does not alter the natural schedule of the animals. “For example, the lights will be dimmed at the habitats of white kangaroos since they are very timid,” explained one of the designers. “For species that are even more sensitive, we may use infrared observation rather than light bulbs.”
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Without a doubt, the most anticipated animals to view during the evening are the nocturnal species. For example, caretakers of the raccoons have already started preparing new speeches so that visitors can have a better understanding of their behaviors and habits after night falls.
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The large animal zones, where tourists can visit on a bus, will remain closed at night due to safety concerns. However, sections housing large breeds – lions, tigers and elephants – will be open. Tourists are advised to keep their distance and not to use flashlights.
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“Night operation of zoos is still scarce around the world, so we have very few examples to learn from,” claimed Zhong Yi, vice general manager of Shanghai Wild Animal Park. “After the new program launches, we are open to visitor feedback and suggestions with which we can elevate our management.”
While the extension of the zoo’s operating hours is welcomed by many netizens, some still feel the night operation may disturb the rest of most animals.
“My heart goes to these animals,” commented one netizen. “Now they have to adapt to the 996 working system (work from 9am to 9pm, six days a week).”
Shanghai Wild Animal Park is making final adjustments to its night operation program. More details are expected to be released in the near future.
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