Primary School and other Organisation Guided Visits Programmes

Guided Visits to Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens (Zoological Garden)

(A)

Purposes

To provide opportunities for pupils to know more about the characteristics and habits of animals through field observation and explanation by special guides, so that they may recognize the importance of animal conservation.

(B)

Highlights

The general classification of animals, characteristics of different species of animals and the ways they adapt to the environment will be introduced. Pupils will be guided to visit the major animal enclosures for endangered species (including Orangutans, Siamang, Red-crowned Cranes and Spurred Tortoise, etc) so as to enrich their personal experience in the animal world.

(C)

Target Participants

P.1 to P.6 pupils and organizations

(D)

Duration

1 hour and 15 minutes

(E)

Address of Venue

Albany Road, Central, Hong Kong

(F)

Meeting Place

Education and Exhibition Centre

(G)

Docent Language

Cantonese (supplemented with English)

(H)

Visit Schedule

Please refer to Annex 1

(I)

Guidelines

Please refer to Annex 2

(J)

Application Form

Please refer to Annex 3

(K)

Application Method

Applications for the above activities will be accepted from 1 September 2025 onwards. Primary schools and organisations interested in these activities can apply by completing the Application Form at Annex 3 and submit the forms by fax, email or by post. Due to limited places, applications will be processed on a first-come-first-served basis. (We will accept applications by fax, email or by post commencing at 9:00 am on 1 September 2025. Applications by fax, email or by post received before 1 September 2025 will not be entertained.)

(L)

Any enquiries or request for cancellation of visits should be made to the Zoological and Horticultural Education Unit of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department at 2723 6041.