Beijing Zoo: Don't feed the animals! Please.

Beijing Zoo added new emphasis to its efforts to prevent people from feeding or otherwise harming captive animals: Through the month of August, it will conduct joint patrols with urban management officers to dissuade the rule-breakers.

According to a report in Beijing Daily on Wednesday, those who feed animals in forbidden areas will be fined 50 to 100 yuan ($7.50 to $15) in accordance with Beijing's park regulations.

Ju Hongbo, deputy director of the Beijing Zoo, said the joint patrol would include both observation and enforcement to educate visitors about proper behavior.