Beijing Zoo

2004/08/26

The public will now have a say in how the city operates the Beijing Zoo.

In an important shift in the administration of zoos, and after a heated debate over approval procedures for the layout and design of city zoos, officials have announced that the Beijing Zoo will seek public council and publicize all results to help improve efficiency and streamline designs.

Meanwhile, the public will have a say in making important decisions, such as moving the Beijing Zoo to a new site.

Originally, the design and layout of zoos was submitted to administrative departments and was not made public.

In addition, the revised version prohibits any individual or work unit to set up stalls within zoo facilities. Those who violate the rule will be fined up to 1,000 yuan, or about US$120.



	Article featured in Business Beijing, September 2004 Publication sponsored by Information Office of the Beijing Municipal Government, Beijing Municipal Bureau of Commerce, Development & Reform Commission of Beijing Municipality, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (Beijing Sub-Council)