The nursery room is on the second floor of the office building. The veterinary hospital, including the zoo, is also located here, but they are quite simple.
"Hello, Directorl!" A zookeeper who had just emerged from the office building greeted them. She looked curiously at the little girl with Fang Ye but refrained from asking questions, returning to her duties.
Fang Ye turned to Tang Xiaoxin and advised, "When you see Sorbet, please try to remain calm. Its hearing has developed to some extent, so we should move quietly. Sorbet is still a baby, and we wouldn't want to scare it. The nursery room isn't usually open to visitors, so we can observe the caregivers feeding and the baby animals playing through the glass window."
Generally, visitors aren't permitted to enter the nursery room. Tang Xiaoxin cherished this rare opportunity, patting her chest and saying, "Don't worry, I'll be very careful!"
The nursery room wasn't spacious, covering an area of about 30 square meters. In one corner, there was a mat covered with towels, surrounded by wooden fences. This was the play area for Sorbet, complete with a few animal puppets.
The fluffy puppets served as comfortable cushions, like hugging pillows. Sorbet could snuggle with them while sleeping, providing a sense of security.
Tools such as water heaters, water thermometers, baby bottles, measuring tapes, and weight scales were neatly arranged on a table. Near the play area was a somewhat disheveled bed where caregivers could rest when taking care of Sorbet, with the Luna or Fang Ye keeping a watchful eye.
Luna was lying on the mat with Sorbet at this time. When Fang Ye softly pushed the door open, Luna sat up and greeted, "Director."
Sorbet groaned in the Luna's arms, playfully waving its claws and twisting its body.
Luna glanced at Tang Xiaoxin and asked, "Director, is she a relative of yours?"
Fang Ye briefly introduced her, "This little girl is a fan of our zoo, and she's particularly fond of Sorbet. She came here especially to see it."
Tang Xiaoxin gave a sweet smile, saying, "Hello, sister!"
The sorbet, having recently finished breastfeeding, was in a contented state, and it groggily replied, "Oh, hello."
Tang Xiaoxin observed Sorbet's state, realizing that it had just been fed. She asked, "So cute!"
With a glint of mischief in her eyes, Tang Xiaoxin said, "Sorbet is adorable!"
Sorbet was in a state between sleep and wakefulness, lazily continuing to nibble on its own paws.
"Would you like to take photos?" Fang Ye asked, noticing that she hadn't taken any pictures.
Tang Xiaoxin nodded enthusiastically, and she quickly pulled out her phone. She found that Sorbet was incredibly photogenic. She took dozens of photos, capturing various adorable poses.
Observing Sorbet's open eyes, Tang Xiaoxin asked, "Director, you mentioned in your livestream that Sorbet's eyesight hasn't fully developed yet. Can it see us now?"
Fang Ye shook his head and explained, "Even though Sorbet's eyes are open, its eyesight is still quite limited. When it crawls around, it often bumps into things. However, when it sleeps or rests, it seeks out shaded spots, indicating some sensitivity to light. Right now, it can probably sense that we're here, but it can't clearly see us."
Fang Ye extended his hand in front of Sorbet and waved it. As expected, Sorbet's gaze remained fixed, not following his hand's movement.
Gently patting Sorbet's head, Fang Ye remarked, "It's growing up so fast."
Tang Xiaoxin was eager to touch Sorbet and asked for permission. Fang Ye agreed but cautioned her, "You can touch it, but remember not to touch for too long."
After washing her hands, Tang Xiaoxin followed Fang Ye's lead and touched Sorbet's head, her face radiant with joy. She couldn't help but exclaim, "So adorable!"
Tang Xiaoxin continued to explore and lightly squeezed Sorbet's tiny claws. It was an enchanting experience that left her ecstatic.
After some time, Tang Xiaoxin reluctantly withdrew her hand and said her goodbyes to Sorbet.
As they left the nursery room, Tang Xiaoxin glanced back, feeling a tinge of disappointment. She asked, "Director, will there be more opportunities to touch Sorbet in the future?"
Fang Ye reassured her, "You can touch Sorbet while it's still a baby. However, when it grows up, it won't be possible."
Tang Xiaoxin pouted and playfully rolled her eyes. She added, "But it's so much fun to be able to touch Sorbet when it's little!"
Fang Ye smiled and suggested, "If you want to touch more animals, you can pet the alpacas!"
Tang Xiaoxin's curiosity was piqued. She had often seen alpacas in videos but had never encountered them in person. She inquired, "Alpacas?"
Fang Ye guided her to the Alpaca Shed, which didn't have cages since alpacas weren't aggressive and couldn't fly like peacocks. A simple fence outlined the enclosure.
Several alpacas roamed freely within the enclosure, and Fang Ye led Tang Xiaoxin inside.
One of the alpacas, a brown one, had fur on top of its head that appeared to be in disarray, hanging over one eye haphazardly. It seemed like the perfect embodiment of an alpaca.
This alpaca noticed the newcomers and gazed at them with an air of indifference. It chewed on a piece of grass in its mouth, as if saying, "What's going on here?"
Tang Xiaoxin was immediately amused and laughed wholeheartedly. She commented, "Director, this alpaca is so much fun!"
Fang Ye playfully reached out to touch it, but the indifferent alpaca sneezed and shook its head. Then, it strolled away and glared at them with an aloof expression, as if saying, "What are you looking at?"
Tang Xiaoxin found the alpaca's behavior even more amusing. She couldn't stop laughing and said, "This alpaca is hilarious!"