09/27/2026
The birthday package booking for a family of four wasn't showing up correctly in Altru when they arrived at the gate. The senior staff member who usually handled these complex queries was out sick, and the front desk was in a bind. It's a common story in museums and zoos. The system works until it doesn't, and the burden falls on a single expert. This quiet friction costs time, adds stress, and can easily sour a guest's experience. The full story is in the comments.