The construction of the Tiger Pavilion was underway, the Red Panda Pavilion's design was complete, and solutions were devised for the Alpaca and Peacock enclosures. Now, Fang Ye focused on the Macaques and Red Foxes.
For the Macaques, he found the existing Monkey Mountain area sufficient for their needs. Although he acknowledged some room for improvement in terms of amenities, the vast space allowed the Macaques to engage in natural behaviors while keeping tourist interference to a minimum. Therefore, he decided to maintain Monkey Mountain, adding some simple enrichment facilities such as swings, slings, and perches.
Fang Ye had more difficulty deciding on the Red Foxes. Their small size and activity level didn't require a large enclosure, and building a separate, large venue for them seemed wasteful. Due to the fox's elusive nature, allowing it to roam freely in an open area like Alpacas or Peacocks wasn't feasible. Eventually, he decided to construct a small enclosure as a temporary solution, offering around 100 square meters of space with minimal amenities. This was a cost-effective option while providing better living conditions for the foxes.
For the remaining budget, Fang Ye contemplated the construction of a part of the Wolf Pavilion, focusing on the animal living area without the visitor's section. This early construction would save time in the long run. He found an uneven mountainous area in the zoo, which had been underutilized. Fang Ye envisioned a stream flowing down from high rocks to an open pond, and the presence of a stone cave.
The stream and waterfalls would add excitement to the wolves' environment and encourage their natural behaviors. It would also create a visually appealing and vibrant setting. The habitat would be multifaceted, including forest, mountain, and even a desert area. By using the existing terrain and stream divisions, he was able to create distinct regions for the wolves to explore and exhibit diverse behaviors. This approach maximized space utilization, enriched the content, and allowed wolves to display more natural behaviors in different settings.
Fang Ye was excited about the design and looked forward to the future construction, making the best use of his available budget.