The appearance of the baby mammoth has once again made Xihong Zoo the new focus of media attention.
At the same time, it has also drawn the attention of some zoologists and research institutions to Xihong Zoo.
After all, in their view, the numerous mutated animals appearing at Xihong Zoo are definitely not a coincidence, but are influenced by some factor. They have therefore dispatched investigation teams to uncover the mystery behind it.
Yang Lin had long anticipated the arrival of these people with various intentions and had no intention of stopping them.
Because he knew that these people would never be able to find the specific reason for the animal mutations in their lifetime.
However, there was one point on which his attitude was very firm: no matter who you are or what institution you represent, you must buy a ticket to enter Xihong Zoo.
Just as the mammoth incident pushed Xihong Zoo into a hot topic, another topic related to Xihong Zoo was also quietly gaining popularity.
That is the upcoming official opening of Dolphin Island scenic area.
As an offshore attraction funded by the Guangxi Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism and affiliated with Xihong Zoo.
Dolphin Island can be said to have reached its peak from its debut.
It has already been pre-emptively designated as a national 5A-level scenic spot before its official opening, and it has also attracted the attention of countless domestic tourists.
Coupled with the approaching May Day Golden Week, many people are waiting to see what Dolphin Island will look like before deciding whether to buy tickets in advance.
"Let's wait and see for now. Although it's true that everything produced by Xihong Zoo is of high quality, Dolphin Island was just an ordinary uninhabited island at sea before. Those dolphins might have already left by now."
"There's some truth to that. The marine biological resources in the Beibu Gulf are not very developed, which is why October is the best time to watch whales each year."
"I've checked, and the official announced price is 688 yuan, which includes ferry fees to and from the island, as well as the entrance ticket to the island. It's a bit expensive."
"If it's just to see the dolphins in the surrounding waters from the island, I think the cost-effectiveness of Dolphin Island is indeed not high. It would be better to go to Animal City."
"Aren't there whales too?"
"Whales are not fixed to a certain area; they migrate according to the season."
"It officially opens tomorrow, and I heard that Director Yang will be present. I think it's worth it to see Director Yang for 688 yuan."
"Yes, yes, everyone, don't buy it, absolutely don't buy it. Whoever buys it is a grandson!"
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While some netizens expressed skepticism about Dolphin Island, Yang Lin, sitting in his office and looking at the ticket sales interface, narrowed his eyes.
"Director, the five thousand tickets for tomorrow were all sold out within 10 seconds of being released. The island's guesthouses are also fully booked."
Hearing this report, Yang Lin remained unmoved, even feeling a slight urge to laugh.
"Hmph! Don't think I don't go online. They say nasty things, but their actions are very honest."
"But speaking of which, what exactly has Dolphin Island been developed into? I seem to have no idea."
He recalled that the last time he visited the island was a few months ago, and construction had not yet begun.
Therefore, he was unsure whether the island's infrastructure met the standards of a 5A-level scenic spot.
With the same apprehension as the tourists, Yang Lin soon waited for April 28th, with less than two days left before the arrival of the May Day Golden Week.
Early that morning, he drove himself to the port city of Gangcheng and then took a ferry arranged by the Bureau of Culture and Tourism to Dolphin Island.
The moment he stood on the deck of the ferry and gazed at Dolphin Island, he was immediately amazed by its current appearance.
Compared to the bare, chicken-dung-like Dolphin Island before, it had now transformed into an emerald ring embedded in the Beibu Gulf.
The island's previously rugged coastline had turned into stretches of white sandy beaches, adorned with coconut trees. Coupled with the azure sea, it was a perfect resort destination.
Of course, these were just the appetizers.
Behind these beaches lay a ring road that resembled a seven-colored rainbow.
Beyond the road were rows of white houses with a strong Santorini style.
From a distance, they looked like a cluster of palaces standing on the sea.
Yang Lin already felt that the ticket price of 688 yuan was slightly underestimated with just these two features.
After scanning the exterior of Dolphin Island, he soon noticed viewing platforms at various locations along the ring road.
Unlike ordinary viewing platforms, these, located on the edge of cliffs, were made entirely of glass and extended over the sea.
Even before getting close, he could imagine the feeling of standing on these platforms and looking down at the sea.
However, what attracted him the most was not these external facilities, but a giant dolphin statue standing in the center of the port.
This dolphin statue, estimated to be dozens of meters tall, was entirely white and lifelike in its design.
From afar, it looked like a real dolphin, clearly the work of a master.
Without a doubt, this dolphin statue was the iconic landmark of the entire Dolphin Island.
"Beautiful! It seems the Bureau of Culture and Tourism has put in a lot of thought and money."
"I'll bring my parents here to stay for a while when I have the chance."
As Yang Lin's face was filled with admiration, the ferry slowly docked.
After the ferry stopped, the leaders from the Bureau of Culture and Tourism and the media reporters from television stations who were on the same ferry as Yang Lin immediately rushed towards the dolphin statue.
It was only then that Yang Lin realized that there was a small square beneath the dolphin statue.
At this moment, a group of staff members were setting up the venue in the small square, evidently making the final preparations for the upcoming ribbon-cutting ceremony.
As a principal guest for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Yang Lin was quickly led to the guest seating area by the staff.
After being seated, the time was just 9:00 AM.
According to the normal schedule, there were only half an hour left until the arrival of the first batch of tourists.
In half an hour, the first 5,000 tourists would officially get to admire the beauty of Dolphin Island.
Prior to this, Guangxi TV and Xihong Zoo's official account would broadcast the launch ceremony of Dolphin Island live.
At 9:15 AM, with the live broadcast signal connected, the Douyin live stream from Xihong Zoo's official account was the first to start.
The moment the live stream began, a large number of fans from all over the country poured into it.
The popularity of the live stream quickly soared to the hundreds of thousands and was progressing towards the million mark at an incredibly rapid pace.
At this moment, the live camera showed an aerial view from a drone.