Working with animals is a full-time responsibility, one that you won't be able to handle on your own. Adding a few other people to the payroll will ensure that the necessary feeding, cleaning, grooming, and administrative duties are taken care of while you focus on the challenges of ownership and operation. With a strong team, you can keep your animals healthy and contented and your business thriving. Advertise jobs at your petting zoo to students, farm hands, and other individuals who are interested in working with animals on a part-time basis. In addition to hourly employees, you should hire at least one or two experienced animal handlers to see to the animals' daily needs. Entrance fees are how petting zoos make their money. With this in mind, come up with a price per head that you think is fair. It should be enough to generate the revenue you need to turn a profit, but not so high that it discourages people from coming in. $8-10 for an adult is average, with a reduced rate of $5-7 for kids. Offering special discounts for small children and seniors may help to attract more business. For appearances at birthday parties and other events, charge a flat rate somewhere between $100-200 per hour. For the most part, petting zoos are thought of as daytime activities. You can start admitting your first visitors as early in the morning as you like and let them come and go until daylight fades. Most commercial petting zoos remain open from about 10am to dusk. If you have lit indoor holding pens, you'll have the option of staying open even later. Post your hours near the entrance of the zoo where they can be seen easily by those passing by. If you've launched a website for your business, be sure to list the information there, as well. Remember to update your hours to reflect holidays, special events, and necessary closures. Get the word out about your new petting zoo by circulating mailer notices and posting ads at places where animal lovers tend to shop, such as pet stores and farming supply retailers. If you have enough funds remaining, you could even take out an ad in your local paper or secure a commercial slot on daytime television. See if other small businesses in your area would be willing to help you advertise. Take advantage of the reach of social media by setting up a Facebook, Instagram, or even a Twitter account for your business.
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One-sentence summary -- Hire employees to help manage the animals. Decide how much you'll charge for admission. Set your hours of operation. Promote your business within the community.

Q: Each girl is different and has different needs than other girls. It can often be insulting to a girl to assume that she likes certain things just because she's a girl. This implies that all girls are basically the same, which is not true. You have to understand that every girl has her own unique personality before you will be able to respect her needs and opinions. Think about the assumptions you make regarding girls, and work to overcome them. If a girl's needs are unclear to you, ask her what she needs. You will not always understand the emotions of another person. This often comes to light when boys and girls struggle to understand each other's perspectives and feelings. Even if she doesn't feel the way you think she should, or you don't understand how she came to feel the way she does, you have to acknowledge that it is how she feels. Her feelings are valid and do not need to meet your criteria to be important. Ask her things like "How does this make you feel?" When she answers, listen and don't disregard her feelings by saying something like "Well, that doesn't make any sense." Show empathy and provide emotional validation. For example, you can say something like, "It sounds like you had a tough day. It must've felt awful to sit through that meeting/class." First of all, when showing a girl respect, understand that she is her own person in charge of her own happiness. Her happiness is not in your hands. That said, when a girl decides to trust you or lean on you, try your best to meet her needs. Be supportive in tough situations, and encourage her every day. Again, you can always ask her what she needs if you are unsure.
A: Avoid generalizing all girls into the same categories. Acknowledge that her emotions are valid. Attempt to meet her needs.

Article: When you come across a news story, run a search on the topic to verify its authenticity. See if other news organizations are reporting on it, or if there's just one random source making unsubstantiated claims. The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), The New York Times, The Washington Journal, National Public Radio (NPR), and The Atlantic are just a few of the most respected news organizations. In addition to reputable news sources, there are a number of websites that debunk fake news stories. If you come across a suspicious story, see if it's been vetted by sites such as: FactCheck.org (http://www.factcheck.org/) Politifact (http://www.politifact.com/) The International Fact-Checking Network (https://www.poynter.org/channels/fact-checking) When in doubt, get in touch with someone who could help you better understand the topic or recommend reliable sources. It could be a teacher or professor, librarian, or someone who works in the industry discussed in the suspicious article. For instance, ask your history or social studies teacher about a suspicious article you read about foreign affairs. If you read an article about a new diet fad, talk to your biology teacher or a medical professional in your social network.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Search for articles on the topic published by other news organizations. Consult fact checkers. Ask someone you know who has expertise on the topic.