Those Years I Operated a Zoo

Those Years I Operated a Zoo, also known as Năm ấy tui mở vườn bách thú, TYIOZ, เมื่อผมเป็นเจ้าของสวนสัตว์, 我开动物园那些年, and 我開動物園那些年, is a captivating Chinese novel that follows the story of Duan Jiaze who inherits a private zoo after graduating. The novel delves into the unique challenges faced by Duan Jiaze as he manages the zoo, including implementing a classification system that restricts visitors under 21 years old from seeing the mysterious animal, Luya. As the story unfolds, a mix of demons, ghosts, and monks from the past era add an intriguing twist to the narrative. With elements of fantasy and Shounen Ai, this novel explores themes of human-nonhuman relationships, mythical beasts, and the adventures of a handsome male lead in the world of animal rearing.