This September, Helena Norberg-Hodge, producer of the award-winning film Economics of Happiness, taught at our two-day workshop in the newly-opened Green Hub at Tai Po with 27 participants. At the w...
1. Moth, Cyclodes omma A locally uncommon moth, Cyclodes omma, spotted during the night safari programme on 10 October 2015. This is the 4th record (two sightings from Tai Po Kau in April 1993, th...
A baby Pallas's Squirrel was rescued by the SPCA in Wan Chai on 26 August 2015. It was passed to the Wild Animal Rescue Centre for veterinary care and rehabilitation. The squirrel was dehydrated and ...
Three birds, an Indian Cuckoo, a Black Bittern and a Black Kite, were released back to the wild on 15th October 2015 after being successfully rehabilitated at the Wild Animal Rescue Centre (Rescue Ce...
Wonders of Orchids exhibition wows families with experiential activities
30 October 2015 | Activity Report
30 October 2015 | Activity Report
More than 10,000 people came to see our orchid exhibition and workshop in August. Parents and children had a wonderful time painting Chinese fans, fashioning orchid handicrafts, and listening to stor...
It was a glorious moment when the female oriental pied hornbill broke the seal on her nest and, with the male hornbill standing guard nearby, she emerged, followed by her two fledglings one early morn...
‘In Touch with Nature’ – 5-Day Summer Camp 2015 – Unique Experience for Children
27 August 2015 | Activity Report
27 August 2015 | Activity Report
Campers climb up into the forest with their counsellors Porcupine quills, a magic stone hunt through the forest and blue chalk drawings in the rain are some of the things that enchanted the children ...
When you come across a wild snake, misunderstandings and improper behaviour can put both you and the snake in danger. Therefore, it is important to learn more about snakes and understand some safety ...
On 26 June 2015, five house swifts were released back to the wild successfully after receiving a month of veterinary care at the Wild Animal Rescue Centre (Rescue Centre). Five house swifts were read...
A new species of Gecko with olive green eyes is named after the Kadoorie brothers
19 August 2015 | China Eco Tales
19 August 2015 | China Eco Tales
Fig. 1 & 2. The new species of gecko, Kadoories' Cave Gecko (Goniurosaurus kadoorieorum) A new species of large gecko, discovered by a team from Kadoorie Conservation China Department (KCC) in G...