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Countryside Eco-festival 2026: Animal Encounters
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Meet a ball python, hear its story, and learn what wildlife is up against.

In Animal Encounters, you can meet our animal ambassadors, the ball pythons, up close!

Four photos of the session: a keeper in a KFBG polo shirt holding a ball python while a child reaches out to touch it, a visitor in a white cap stroking the snake, the python coiled around a branch, and a close-up of its head on bark
HK$100per personSame price for adults and children. Entrance fee is not included, aged below 4 is free of charge.
Date21 / 22 November 2026 Time14:15 – 14:45 LocationKadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Meeting pointKFBG Reception (Please arrive 10 minutes early) LanguageCantonese AudienceEveryone is welcome Capacity20 people
With the animal keepers

Stories and Lesser-Known Traits

The animal keepers share the stories of our ball pythons and their lesser-known traits, while giving you deeper insight into the threats currently faced by wildlife.

How to join

Registration

Before you book

  • Children under 12 must be accompanied by a parent and register separately.
  • Entrance fee is not included, aged below 4 is free of charge.
  • Please arrive 10 minutes early.