Special hours at some parks during Mid-Autumn Festival

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Special hours will be in effect at some facilities of the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (HKZBG), Hong Kong Park and Victoria Park during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced.

The details are as follows:

11/9 HKZBG

Fountain Terrace Area 6am - midnight (Extended by 2 hours)

Children's Playground, 6am - 7pm (No change)

Animal Section including Aviaries,

Reptile House and Mammal Enclosures

Greenhouse 9am - 4.30pm (No change)

11/9 Hong Kong Park

Outdoor Facilities 6.30am - 11pm (Extended by 1 hour)

Conservatory 9am - 5pm (No change)

Aviary 9am - 5pm (No change)

12/9 Victoria Park

Central Lawn 2am - 5am (Temporarily closed)

End/Monday, September 8, 2003

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